Finding the Third Proportional to 90,513 and 137,718
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Solution
The third proportional to 90,513 and 137,718 is: 209,541.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
90,513 : 137,718 = 137,718 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
90,513/137,718 = 137,718/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
90,513x = 137,718 × 137,718 - Step 4: Simplify right side
90,513x = 18,966,247,524 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,966,247,524/90,513 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 209,541.70
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