Finding the Third Proportional to 90,966 and 140,337
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Solution
The third proportional to 90,966 and 140,337 is: 216,503.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
90,966 : 140,337 = 140,337 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
90,966/140,337 = 140,337/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
90,966x = 140,337 × 140,337 - Step 4: Simplify right side
90,966x = 19,694,473,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,694,473,569/90,966 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 216,503.68
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