Finding the Third Proportional to 90,633 and 137,869.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 90,633 and 137,869.50 is: 209,724.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
90,633 : 137,869.50 = 137,869.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
90,633/137,869.50 = 137,869.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
90,633x = 137,869.50 × 137,869.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
90,633x = 19,007,999,030.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,007,999,030.25/90,633 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 209,724.92
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