Finding the Third Proportional to 90,826 and 129,733
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Solution
The third proportional to 90,826 and 129,733 is: 185,306.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
90,826 : 129,733 = 129,733 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
90,826/129,733 = 129,733/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
90,826x = 129,733 × 129,733 - Step 4: Simplify right side
90,826x = 16,830,651,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,830,651,289/90,826 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 185,306.53
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