Finding the Third Proportional to 88,092 and 135,072
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Solution
The third proportional to 88,092 and 135,072 is: 207,106.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
88,092 : 135,072 = 135,072 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
88,092/135,072 = 135,072/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
88,092x = 135,072 × 135,072 - Step 4: Simplify right side
88,092x = 18,244,445,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,244,445,184/88,092 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 207,106.72
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