Finding the Third Proportional to 89,235 and 130,873
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Solution
The third proportional to 89,235 and 130,873 is: 191,939.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
89,235 : 130,873 = 130,873 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
89,235/130,873 = 130,873/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
89,235x = 130,873 × 130,873 - Step 4: Simplify right side
89,235x = 17,127,742,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,127,742,129/89,235 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 191,939.73
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