Finding the Third Proportional to 90,968 and 140,340
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Solution
The third proportional to 90,968 and 140,340 is: 216,508.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
90,968 : 140,340 = 140,340 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
90,968/140,340 = 140,340/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
90,968x = 140,340 × 140,340 - Step 4: Simplify right side
90,968x = 19,695,315,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,695,315,600/90,968 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 216,508.17
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