Finding the Third Proportional to 89,119 and 121,064.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 89,119 and 121,064.50 is: 164,461.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
89,119 : 121,064.50 = 121,064.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
89,119/121,064.50 = 121,064.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
89,119x = 121,064.50 × 121,064.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
89,119x = 14,656,613,160.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,656,613,160.25/89,119 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 164,461.15
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