Finding the Third Proportional to 90,414 and 129,159
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Solution
The third proportional to 90,414 and 129,159 is: 184,507.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
90,414 : 129,159 = 129,159 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
90,414/129,159 = 129,159/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
90,414x = 129,159 × 129,159 - Step 4: Simplify right side
90,414x = 16,682,047,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,682,047,281/90,414 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 184,507.35
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