Finding the Third Proportional to 90,626 and 138,325
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Solution
The third proportional to 90,626 and 138,325 is: 211,129.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
90,626 : 138,325 = 138,325 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
90,626/138,325 = 138,325/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
90,626x = 138,325 × 138,325 - Step 4: Simplify right side
90,626x = 19,133,805,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,133,805,625/90,626 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 211,129.32
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