Finding the Third Proportional to 89,488 and 135,360
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Solution
The third proportional to 89,488 and 135,360 is: 204,746.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
89,488 : 135,360 = 135,360 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
89,488/135,360 = 135,360/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
89,488x = 135,360 × 135,360 - Step 4: Simplify right side
89,488x = 18,322,329,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,322,329,600/89,488 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 204,746.22
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