Finding the Third Proportional to 89,284 and 135,077
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Solution
The third proportional to 89,284 and 135,077 is: 204,356.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
89,284 : 135,077 = 135,077 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
89,284/135,077 = 135,077/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
89,284x = 135,077 × 135,077 - Step 4: Simplify right side
89,284x = 18,245,795,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,245,795,929/89,284 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 204,356.84
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