Finding the Third Proportional to 89,324 and 138,247
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Solution
The third proportional to 89,324 and 138,247 is: 213,965.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
89,324 : 138,247 = 138,247 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
89,324/138,247 = 138,247/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
89,324x = 138,247 × 138,247 - Step 4: Simplify right side
89,324x = 19,112,233,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,112,233,009/89,324 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 213,965.26
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