Finding the Third Proportional to 89,966 and 134,220
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Solution
The third proportional to 89,966 and 134,220 is: 200,242.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
89,966 : 134,220 = 134,220 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
89,966/134,220 = 134,220/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
89,966x = 134,220 × 134,220 - Step 4: Simplify right side
89,966x = 18,015,008,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,015,008,400/89,966 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 200,242.41
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