Finding the Third Proportional to 89,524 and 121,152
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Solution
The third proportional to 89,524 and 121,152 is: 163,953.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
89,524 : 121,152 = 121,152 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
89,524/121,152 = 121,152/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
89,524x = 121,152 × 121,152 - Step 4: Simplify right side
89,524x = 14,677,807,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,677,807,104/89,524 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 163,953.88
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