Finding the Third Proportional to 89,474 and 135,339
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Solution
The third proportional to 89,474 and 135,339 is: 204,714.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
89,474 : 135,339 = 135,339 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
89,474/135,339 = 135,339/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
89,474x = 135,339 × 135,339 - Step 4: Simplify right side
89,474x = 18,316,644,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,316,644,921/89,474 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 204,714.72
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