Finding the Third Proportional to 89,544 and 121,167
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Solution
The third proportional to 89,544 and 121,167 is: 163,957.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
89,544 : 121,167 = 121,167 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
89,544/121,167 = 121,167/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
89,544x = 121,167 × 121,167 - Step 4: Simplify right side
89,544x = 14,681,441,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,681,441,889/89,544 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 163,957.85
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