Finding the Third Proportional to 89,333 and 189,034
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Solution
The third proportional to 89,333 and 189,034 is: 400,007.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
89,333 : 189,034 = 189,034 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
89,333/189,034 = 189,034/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
89,333x = 189,034 × 189,034 - Step 4: Simplify right side
89,333x = 35,733,853,156 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 35,733,853,156/89,333 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 400,007.31
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