Finding the Third Proportional to 89,074 and 133,727
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Solution
The third proportional to 89,074 and 133,727 is: 200,764.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
89,074 : 133,727 = 133,727 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
89,074/133,727 = 133,727/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
89,074x = 133,727 × 133,727 - Step 4: Simplify right side
89,074x = 17,882,910,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,882,910,529/89,074 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 200,764.65
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