Finding the Third Proportional to 90,594 and 130,491
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Solution
The third proportional to 90,594 and 130,491 is: 187,958.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
90,594 : 130,491 = 130,491 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
90,594/130,491 = 130,491/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
90,594x = 130,491 × 130,491 - Step 4: Simplify right side
90,594x = 17,027,901,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,027,901,081/90,594 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 187,958.38
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