Finding the Third Proportional to 89,228 and 130,863
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Solution
The third proportional to 89,228 and 130,863 is: 191,925.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
89,228 : 130,863 = 130,863 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
89,228/130,863 = 130,863/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
89,228x = 130,863 × 130,863 - Step 4: Simplify right side
89,228x = 17,125,124,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,125,124,769/89,228 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 191,925.46
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