Finding the Third Proportional to 89,736 and 138,348
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Solution
The third proportional to 89,736 and 138,348 is: 213,294.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
89,736 : 138,348 = 138,348 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
89,736/138,348 = 138,348/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
89,736x = 138,348 × 138,348 - Step 4: Simplify right side
89,736x = 19,140,169,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,140,169,104/89,736 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 213,294.21
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