Finding the Third Proportional to 89,326 and 121,309
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Solution
The third proportional to 89,326 and 121,309 is: 164,743.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
89,326 : 121,309 = 121,309 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
89,326/121,309 = 121,309/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
89,326x = 121,309 × 121,309 - Step 4: Simplify right side
89,326x = 14,715,873,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,715,873,481/89,326 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 164,743.45
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