Finding the Third Proportional to 90,843 and 130,035
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Solution
The third proportional to 90,843 and 130,035 is: 186,135.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
90,843 : 130,035 = 130,035 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
90,843/130,035 = 130,035/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
90,843x = 130,035 × 130,035 - Step 4: Simplify right side
90,843x = 16,909,101,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,909,101,225/90,843 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 186,135.43
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