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Finding the Third Proportional to 88,051.50 and 133,761

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Solution

The third proportional to 88,051.50 and 133,761 is: 203,199.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88,051.50 : 133,761 = 133,761 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88,051.50/133,761 = 133,761/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88,051.50x = 133,761 × 133,761
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88,051.50x = 17,892,005,121
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,892,005,121/88,051.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,199.32

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