Finding the Third Proportional to 90,658 and 127,440
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Solution
The third proportional to 90,658 and 127,440 is: 179,145.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
90,658 : 127,440 = 127,440 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
90,658/127,440 = 127,440/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
90,658x = 127,440 × 127,440 - Step 4: Simplify right side
90,658x = 16,240,953,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,240,953,600/90,658 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 179,145.29
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