Finding the Third Proportional to 90,774 and 136,242
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Solution
The third proportional to 90,774 and 136,242 is: 204,484.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
90,774 : 136,242 = 136,242 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
90,774/136,242 = 136,242/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
90,774x = 136,242 × 136,242 - Step 4: Simplify right side
90,774x = 18,561,882,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,561,882,564/90,774 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 204,484.57
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