Finding the Third Proportional to 90,639 and 100,845
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Solution
The third proportional to 90,639 and 100,845 is: 112,200.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
90,639 : 100,845 = 100,845 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
90,639/100,845 = 100,845/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
90,639x = 100,845 × 100,845 - Step 4: Simplify right side
90,639x = 10,169,714,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,169,714,025/90,639 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 112,200.20
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