Finding the Third Proportional to 89,324 and 121,306
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Solution
The third proportional to 89,324 and 121,306 is: 164,738.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
89,324 : 121,306 = 121,306 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
89,324/121,306 = 121,306/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
89,324x = 121,306 × 121,306 - Step 4: Simplify right side
89,324x = 14,715,145,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,715,145,636/89,324 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 164,738.99
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