Finding the Third Proportional to 90,743 and 136,203
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Solution
The third proportional to 90,743 and 136,203 is: 204,437.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
90,743 : 136,203 = 136,203 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
90,743/136,203 = 136,203/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
90,743x = 136,203 × 136,203 - Step 4: Simplify right side
90,743x = 18,551,257,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,551,257,209/90,743 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 204,437.34
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