Finding the Third Proportional to 89,220 and 134,586
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Solution
The third proportional to 89,220 and 134,586 is: 203,019.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
89,220 : 134,586 = 134,586 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
89,220/134,586 = 134,586/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
89,220x = 134,586 × 134,586 - Step 4: Simplify right side
89,220x = 18,113,391,396 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,113,391,396/89,220 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 203,019.41
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