Finding the Third Proportional to 89,332 and 191,620
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Solution
The third proportional to 89,332 and 191,620 is: 411,031.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
89,332 : 191,620 = 191,620 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
89,332/191,620 = 191,620/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
89,332x = 191,620 × 191,620 - Step 4: Simplify right side
89,332x = 36,718,224,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,718,224,400/89,332 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 411,031.03
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