Finding the Third Proportional to 89,521 and 129,463
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Solution
The third proportional to 89,521 and 129,463 is: 187,226.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
89,521 : 129,463 = 129,463 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
89,521/129,463 = 129,463/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
89,521x = 129,463 × 129,463 - Step 4: Simplify right side
89,521x = 16,760,668,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,760,668,369/89,521 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 187,226.11
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