Finding the Third Proportional to 89,070 and 138,033
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Solution
The third proportional to 89,070 and 138,033 is: 213,911.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
89,070 : 138,033 = 138,033 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
89,070/138,033 = 138,033/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
89,070x = 138,033 × 138,033 - Step 4: Simplify right side
89,070x = 19,053,109,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,053,109,089/89,070 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 213,911.63
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