Finding the Third Proportional to 90,912 and 136,440
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Solution
The third proportional to 90,912 and 136,440 is: 204,768.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
90,912 : 136,440 = 136,440 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
90,912/136,440 = 136,440/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
90,912x = 136,440 × 136,440 - Step 4: Simplify right side
90,912x = 18,615,873,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,615,873,600/90,912 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 204,768.06
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