Finding the Third Proportional to 89,052 and 138,504
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Solution
The third proportional to 89,052 and 138,504 is: 215,417.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
89,052 : 138,504 = 138,504 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
89,052/138,504 = 138,504/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
89,052x = 138,504 × 138,504 - Step 4: Simplify right side
89,052x = 19,183,358,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,183,358,016/89,052 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 215,417.49
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