Finding the Third Proportional to 89,040 and 127,319
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Solution
The third proportional to 89,040 and 127,319 is: 182,054.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
89,040 : 127,319 = 127,319 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
89,040/127,319 = 127,319/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
89,040x = 127,319 × 127,319 - Step 4: Simplify right side
89,040x = 16,210,127,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,210,127,761/89,040 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 182,054.44
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