Finding the Third Proportional to 89,856 and 135,956
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Solution
The third proportional to 89,856 and 135,956 is: 205,707.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
89,856 : 135,956 = 135,956 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
89,856/135,956 = 135,956/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
89,856x = 135,956 × 135,956 - Step 4: Simplify right side
89,856x = 18,484,033,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,484,033,936/89,856 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 205,707.29
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