Finding the Third Proportional to 90,828 and 136,271
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Solution
The third proportional to 90,828 and 136,271 is: 204,450.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
90,828 : 136,271 = 136,271 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
90,828/136,271 = 136,271/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
90,828x = 136,271 × 136,271 - Step 4: Simplify right side
90,828x = 18,569,785,441 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,569,785,441/90,828 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 204,450.01
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