Finding the Third Proportional to 89,934.75 and 138,399.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 89,934.75 and 138,399.75 is: 212,982.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
89,934.75 : 138,399.75 = 138,399.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
89,934.75/138,399.75 = 138,399.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
89,934.75x = 138,399.75 × 138,399.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
89,934.75x = 19,154,490,800.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,154,490,800.06/89,934.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 212,982.09
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