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Finding the Third Proportional to 90,990 and 139,383

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Solution

The third proportional to 90,990 and 139,383 is: 213,513.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90,990 : 139,383 = 139,383 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90,990/139,383 = 139,383/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90,990x = 139,383 × 139,383
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90,990x = 19,427,620,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,427,620,689/90,990
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,513.80

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