Finding the Third Proportional to 89,316 and 135,126
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Solution
The third proportional to 89,316 and 135,126 is: 204,431.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
89,316 : 135,126 = 135,126 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
89,316/135,126 = 135,126/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
89,316x = 135,126 × 135,126 - Step 4: Simplify right side
89,316x = 18,259,035,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,259,035,876/89,316 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 204,431.86
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