Finding the Third Proportional to 89,450 and 121,053
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Solution
The third proportional to 89,450 and 121,053 is: 163,821.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
89,450 : 121,053 = 121,053 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
89,450/121,053 = 121,053/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
89,450x = 121,053 × 121,053 - Step 4: Simplify right side
89,450x = 14,653,828,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,653,828,809/89,450 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 163,821.45
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