Finding the Third Proportional to 90,980 and 133,869
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Solution
The third proportional to 90,980 and 133,869 is: 196,976.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
90,980 : 133,869 = 133,869 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
90,980/133,869 = 133,869/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
90,980x = 133,869 × 133,869 - Step 4: Simplify right side
90,980x = 17,920,909,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,920,909,161/90,980 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 196,976.36
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