Finding the Third Proportional to 89,210 and 134,571
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Solution
The third proportional to 89,210 and 134,571 is: 202,996.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
89,210 : 134,571 = 134,571 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
89,210/134,571 = 134,571/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
89,210x = 134,571 × 134,571 - Step 4: Simplify right side
89,210x = 18,109,354,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,109,354,041/89,210 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 202,996.91
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