Finding the Third Proportional to 89,726 and 121,908
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Solution
The third proportional to 89,726 and 121,908 is: 165,632.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
89,726 : 121,908 = 121,908 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
89,726/121,908 = 121,908/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
89,726x = 121,908 × 121,908 - Step 4: Simplify right side
89,726x = 14,861,560,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,861,560,464/89,726 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 165,632.71
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