Finding the Third Proportional to 89,964 and 132,027
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Solution
The third proportional to 89,964 and 132,027 is: 193,756.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
89,964 : 132,027 = 132,027 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
89,964/132,027 = 132,027/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
89,964x = 132,027 × 132,027 - Step 4: Simplify right side
89,964x = 17,431,128,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,431,128,729/89,964 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 193,756.71
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