Finding the Third Proportional to 89,269 and 122,409
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Solution
The third proportional to 89,269 and 122,409 is: 167,851.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
89,269 : 122,409 = 122,409 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
89,269/122,409 = 122,409/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
89,269x = 122,409 × 122,409 - Step 4: Simplify right side
89,269x = 14,983,963,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,983,963,281/89,269 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 167,851.81
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