Finding the Third Proportional to 90,484 and 125,031
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Solution
The third proportional to 90,484 and 125,031 is: 172,768.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
90,484 : 125,031 = 125,031 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
90,484/125,031 = 125,031/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
90,484x = 125,031 × 125,031 - Step 4: Simplify right side
90,484x = 15,632,750,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,632,750,961/90,484 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 172,768.12
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