Finding the Third Proportional to 89,336 and 121,328
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Solution
The third proportional to 89,336 and 121,328 is: 164,776.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
89,336 : 121,328 = 121,328 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
89,336/121,328 = 121,328/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
89,336x = 121,328 × 121,328 - Step 4: Simplify right side
89,336x = 14,720,483,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,720,483,584/89,336 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 164,776.61
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