Finding the Third Proportional to 90,880 and 137,953
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Solution
The third proportional to 90,880 and 137,953 is: 209,408.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
90,880 : 137,953 = 137,953 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
90,880/137,953 = 137,953/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
90,880x = 137,953 × 137,953 - Step 4: Simplify right side
90,880x = 19,031,030,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,031,030,209/90,880 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 209,408.34
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