Finding the Third Proportional to 90,450 and 129,168
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Solution
The third proportional to 90,450 and 129,168 is: 184,459.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
90,450 : 129,168 = 129,168 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
90,450/129,168 = 129,168/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
90,450x = 129,168 × 129,168 - Step 4: Simplify right side
90,450x = 16,684,372,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,684,372,224/90,450 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 184,459.62
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