Finding the Third Proportional to 90,626 and 130,539
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Solution
The third proportional to 90,626 and 130,539 is: 188,030.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
90,626 : 130,539 = 130,539 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
90,626/130,539 = 130,539/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
90,626x = 130,539 × 130,539 - Step 4: Simplify right side
90,626x = 17,040,430,521 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,040,430,521/90,626 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 188,030.26
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