Finding the Third Proportional to 90,608 and 133,242
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Solution
The third proportional to 90,608 and 133,242 is: 195,936.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
90,608 : 133,242 = 133,242 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
90,608/133,242 = 133,242/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
90,608x = 133,242 × 133,242 - Step 4: Simplify right side
90,608x = 17,753,430,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,753,430,564/90,608 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 195,936.68
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