Finding the Third Proportional to 90,644 and 127,420
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Solution
The third proportional to 90,644 and 127,420 is: 179,116.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
90,644 : 127,420 = 127,420 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
90,644/127,420 = 127,420/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
90,644x = 127,420 × 127,420 - Step 4: Simplify right side
90,644x = 16,235,856,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,235,856,400/90,644 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 179,116.72
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