Finding the Third Proportional to 90,470 and 129,859
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Solution
The third proportional to 90,470 and 129,859 is: 186,397.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
90,470 : 129,859 = 129,859 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
90,470/129,859 = 129,859/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
90,470x = 129,859 × 129,859 - Step 4: Simplify right side
90,470x = 16,863,359,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,863,359,881/90,470 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 186,397.26
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