Finding the Third Proportional to 90,468 and 125,010
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Solution
The third proportional to 90,468 and 125,010 is: 172,740.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
90,468 : 125,010 = 125,010 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
90,468/125,010 = 125,010/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
90,468x = 125,010 × 125,010 - Step 4: Simplify right side
90,468x = 15,627,500,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,627,500,100/90,468 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 172,740.64
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