Finding the Third Proportional to 89,264 and 126,903
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Solution
The third proportional to 89,264 and 126,903 is: 180,412.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
89,264 : 126,903 = 126,903 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
89,264/126,903 = 126,903/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
89,264x = 126,903 × 126,903 - Step 4: Simplify right side
89,264x = 16,104,371,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,104,371,409/89,264 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 180,412.84
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