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Finding the Third Proportional to 90,867 and 137,941

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Solution

The third proportional to 90,867 and 137,941 is: 209,401.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90,867 : 137,941 = 137,941 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90,867/137,941 = 137,941/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90,867x = 137,941 × 137,941
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90,867x = 19,027,719,481
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,027,719,481/90,867
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,401.87

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