Finding the Third Proportional to 109,509 and 121,029
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Solution
The third proportional to 109,509 and 121,029 is: 133,760.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
109,509 : 121,029 = 121,029 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
109,509/121,029 = 121,029/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
109,509x = 121,029 × 121,029 - Step 4: Simplify right side
109,509x = 14,648,018,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,648,018,841/109,509 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 133,760.87
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