Finding the Third Proportional to 90,591 and 149,724
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Solution
The third proportional to 90,591 and 149,724 is: 247,455.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
90,591 : 149,724 = 149,724 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
90,591/149,724 = 149,724/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
90,591x = 149,724 × 149,724 - Step 4: Simplify right side
90,591x = 22,417,276,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,417,276,176/90,591 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 247,455.89
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