Finding the Third Proportional to 90,678 and 133,251
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Solution
The third proportional to 90,678 and 133,251 is: 195,811.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
90,678 : 133,251 = 133,251 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
90,678/133,251 = 133,251/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
90,678x = 133,251 × 133,251 - Step 4: Simplify right side
90,678x = 17,755,829,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,755,829,001/90,678 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 195,811.87
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