Finding the Third Proportional to 89,230 and 130,866
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Solution
The third proportional to 89,230 and 130,866 is: 191,929.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
89,230 : 130,866 = 130,866 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
89,230/130,866 = 130,866/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
89,230x = 130,866 × 130,866 - Step 4: Simplify right side
89,230x = 17,125,909,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,125,909,956/89,230 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 191,929.96
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