Finding the Third Proportional to 89,996 and 134,265
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Solution
The third proportional to 89,996 and 134,265 is: 200,309.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
89,996 : 134,265 = 134,265 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
89,996/134,265 = 134,265/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
89,996x = 134,265 × 134,265 - Step 4: Simplify right side
89,996x = 18,027,090,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,027,090,225/89,996 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 200,309.91
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