Finding the Third Proportional to 89,288 and 135,084
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Solution
The third proportional to 89,288 and 135,084 is: 204,368.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
89,288 : 135,084 = 135,084 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
89,288/135,084 = 135,084/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
89,288x = 135,084 × 135,084 - Step 4: Simplify right side
89,288x = 18,247,687,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,247,687,056/89,288 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 204,368.86
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