Finding the Third Proportional to 90,826 and 136,270
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Solution
The third proportional to 90,826 and 136,270 is: 204,451.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
90,826 : 136,270 = 136,270 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
90,826/136,270 = 136,270/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
90,826x = 136,270 × 136,270 - Step 4: Simplify right side
90,826x = 18,569,512,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,569,512,900/90,826 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 204,451.51
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