Finding the Third Proportional to 90,726 and 136,185
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Solution
The third proportional to 90,726 and 136,185 is: 204,421.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
90,726 : 136,185 = 136,185 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
90,726/136,185 = 136,185/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
90,726x = 136,185 × 136,185 - Step 4: Simplify right side
90,726x = 18,546,354,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,546,354,225/90,726 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 204,421.60
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