Finding the Third Proportional to 90,832 and 135,864
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Solution
The third proportional to 90,832 and 135,864 is: 203,221.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
90,832 : 135,864 = 135,864 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
90,832/135,864 = 135,864/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
90,832x = 135,864 × 135,864 - Step 4: Simplify right side
90,832x = 18,459,026,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,459,026,496/90,832 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 203,221.62
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