Finding the Third Proportional to 89,310 and 130,527
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Solution
The third proportional to 89,310 and 130,527 is: 190,765.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
89,310 : 130,527 = 130,527 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
89,310/130,527 = 130,527/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
89,310x = 130,527 × 130,527 - Step 4: Simplify right side
89,310x = 17,037,297,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,037,297,729/89,310 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 190,765.85
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