Finding the Third Proportional to 90,416 and 129,162
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Solution
The third proportional to 90,416 and 129,162 is: 184,511.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
90,416 : 129,162 = 129,162 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
90,416/129,162 = 129,162/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
90,416x = 129,162 × 129,162 - Step 4: Simplify right side
90,416x = 16,682,822,244 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,682,822,244/90,416 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 184,511.84
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