Finding the Third Proportional to 89,224 and 134,592
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Solution
The third proportional to 89,224 and 134,592 is: 203,028.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
89,224 : 134,592 = 134,592 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
89,224/134,592 = 134,592/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
89,224x = 134,592 × 134,592 - Step 4: Simplify right side
89,224x = 18,115,006,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,115,006,464/89,224 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 203,028.41
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