Finding the Third Proportional to 89,604 and 133,542
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Solution
The third proportional to 89,604 and 133,542 is: 199,025.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
89,604 : 133,542 = 133,542 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
89,604/133,542 = 133,542/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
89,604x = 133,542 × 133,542 - Step 4: Simplify right side
89,604x = 17,833,465,764 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,833,465,764/89,604 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 199,025.33
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