Finding the Third Proportional to 89,534 and 133,053
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Solution
The third proportional to 89,534 and 133,053 is: 197,724.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
89,534 : 133,053 = 133,053 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
89,534/133,053 = 133,053/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
89,534x = 133,053 × 133,053 - Step 4: Simplify right side
89,534x = 17,703,100,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,703,100,809/89,534 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 197,724.90
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