Finding the Third Proportional to 90,834 and 136,280
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Solution
The third proportional to 90,834 and 136,280 is: 204,463.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
90,834 : 136,280 = 136,280 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
90,834/136,280 = 136,280/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
90,834x = 136,280 × 136,280 - Step 4: Simplify right side
90,834x = 18,572,238,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,572,238,400/90,834 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 204,463.51
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