Finding the Third Proportional to 90,610 and 130,515
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Solution
The third proportional to 90,610 and 130,515 is: 187,994.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
90,610 : 130,515 = 130,515 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
90,610/130,515 = 130,515/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
90,610x = 130,515 × 130,515 - Step 4: Simplify right side
90,610x = 17,034,165,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,034,165,225/90,610 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 187,994.32
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