Finding the Third Proportional to 89,928 and 129,546
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Solution
The third proportional to 89,928 and 129,546 is: 186,617.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
89,928 : 129,546 = 129,546 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
89,928/129,546 = 129,546/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
89,928x = 129,546 × 129,546 - Step 4: Simplify right side
89,928x = 16,782,166,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,782,166,116/89,928 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 186,617.81
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