Finding the Third Proportional to 89,574 and 135,519
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Solution
The third proportional to 89,574 and 135,519 is: 205,030.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
89,574 : 135,519 = 135,519 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
89,574/135,519 = 135,519/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
89,574x = 135,519 × 135,519 - Step 4: Simplify right side
89,574x = 18,365,399,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,365,399,361/89,574 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 205,030.47
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