Finding the Third Proportional to 90,806 and 150,071
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Solution
The third proportional to 90,806 and 150,071 is: 248,015.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
90,806 : 150,071 = 150,071 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
90,806/150,071 = 150,071/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
90,806x = 150,071 × 150,071 - Step 4: Simplify right side
90,806x = 22,521,305,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,521,305,041/90,806 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 248,015.61
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