Finding the Third Proportional to 90,598 and 133,234
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Solution
The third proportional to 90,598 and 133,234 is: 195,934.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
90,598 : 133,234 = 133,234 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
90,598/133,234 = 133,234/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
90,598x = 133,234 × 133,234 - Step 4: Simplify right side
90,598x = 17,751,298,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,751,298,756/90,598 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 195,934.78
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