Finding the Third Proportional to 90,747 and 135,964
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Solution
The third proportional to 90,747 and 135,964 is: 203,711.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
90,747 : 135,964 = 135,964 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
90,747/135,964 = 135,964/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
90,747x = 135,964 × 135,964 - Step 4: Simplify right side
90,747x = 18,486,209,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,486,209,296/90,747 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 203,711.52
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