Finding the Third Proportional to 90,712 and 136,416
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Solution
The third proportional to 90,712 and 136,416 is: 205,147.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
90,712 : 136,416 = 136,416 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
90,712/136,416 = 136,416/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
90,712x = 136,416 × 136,416 - Step 4: Simplify right side
90,712x = 18,609,325,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,609,325,056/90,712 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 205,147.34
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