Finding the Third Proportional to 89,196 and 138,186
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Solution
The third proportional to 89,196 and 138,186 is: 214,083.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
89,196 : 138,186 = 138,186 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
89,196/138,186 = 138,186/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
89,196x = 138,186 × 138,186 - Step 4: Simplify right side
89,196x = 19,095,370,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,095,370,596/89,196 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 214,083.26
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