Finding the Third Proportional to 90,788 and 140,010
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Solution
The third proportional to 90,788 and 140,010 is: 215,918.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
90,788 : 140,010 = 140,010 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
90,788/140,010 = 140,010/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
90,788x = 140,010 × 140,010 - Step 4: Simplify right side
90,788x = 19,602,800,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,602,800,100/90,788 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 215,918.40
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