Finding the Third Proportional to 88,068 and 133,782
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Solution
The third proportional to 88,068 and 133,782 is: 203,225.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
88,068 : 133,782 = 133,782 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
88,068/133,782 = 133,782/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
88,068x = 133,782 × 133,782 - Step 4: Simplify right side
88,068x = 17,897,623,524 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,897,623,524/88,068 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 203,225.05
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