Finding the Third Proportional to 90,994 and 139,390
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Solution
The third proportional to 90,994 and 139,390 is: 213,525.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
90,994 : 139,390 = 139,390 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
90,994/139,390 = 139,390/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
90,994x = 139,390 × 139,390 - Step 4: Simplify right side
90,994x = 19,429,572,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,429,572,100/90,994 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 213,525.86
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