Finding the Third Proportional to 89,114 and 129,660
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Solution
The third proportional to 89,114 and 129,660 is: 188,654.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
89,114 : 129,660 = 129,660 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
89,114/129,660 = 129,660/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
89,114x = 129,660 × 129,660 - Step 4: Simplify right side
89,114x = 16,811,715,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,811,715,600/89,114 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 188,654.03
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