Finding the Third Proportional to 90,852 and 137,097
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Solution
The third proportional to 90,852 and 137,097 is: 206,881.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
90,852 : 137,097 = 137,097 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
90,852/137,097 = 137,097/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
90,852x = 137,097 × 137,097 - Step 4: Simplify right side
90,852x = 18,795,587,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,795,587,409/90,852 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 206,881.38
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