Finding the Third Proportional to 90,864 and 125,244
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Solution
The third proportional to 90,864 and 125,244 is: 172,632.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
90,864 : 125,244 = 125,244 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
90,864/125,244 = 125,244/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
90,864x = 125,244 × 125,244 - Step 4: Simplify right side
90,864x = 15,686,059,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,686,059,536/90,864 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 172,632.28
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