Finding the Third Proportional to 89,586 and 135,526
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Solution
The third proportional to 89,586 and 135,526 is: 205,024.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
89,586 : 135,526 = 135,526 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
89,586/135,526 = 135,526/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
89,586x = 135,526 × 135,526 - Step 4: Simplify right side
89,586x = 18,367,296,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,367,296,676/89,586 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 205,024.19
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