Finding the Third Proportional to 90,468 and 132,990.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 90,468 and 132,990.75 is: 195,500.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
90,468 : 132,990.75 = 132,990.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
90,468/132,990.75 = 132,990.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
90,468x = 132,990.75 × 132,990.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
90,468x = 17,686,539,585.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,686,539,585.56/90,468 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 195,500.50
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