Finding the Third Proportional to 90,858 and 133,663
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Solution
The third proportional to 90,858 and 133,663 is: 196,634.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
90,858 : 133,663 = 133,663 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
90,858/133,663 = 133,663/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
90,858x = 133,663 × 133,663 - Step 4: Simplify right side
90,858x = 17,865,797,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,865,797,569/90,858 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 196,634.28
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