Finding the Third Proportional to 90,480 and 133,017
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Solution
The third proportional to 90,480 and 133,017 is: 195,551.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
90,480 : 133,017 = 133,017 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
90,480/133,017 = 133,017/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
90,480x = 133,017 × 133,017 - Step 4: Simplify right side
90,480x = 17,693,522,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,693,522,289/90,480 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 195,551.75
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