Finding the Third Proportional to 89,044 and 136,926
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Solution
The third proportional to 89,044 and 136,926 is: 210,555.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
89,044 : 136,926 = 136,926 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
89,044/136,926 = 136,926/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
89,044x = 136,926 × 136,926 - Step 4: Simplify right side
89,044x = 18,748,729,476 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,748,729,476/89,044 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 210,555.79
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