Finding the Third Proportional to 89,954 and 129,957
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Solution
The third proportional to 89,954 and 129,957 is: 187,749.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
89,954 : 129,957 = 129,957 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
89,954/129,957 = 129,957/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
89,954x = 129,957 × 129,957 - Step 4: Simplify right side
89,954x = 16,888,821,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,888,821,849/89,954 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 187,749.54
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