Finding the Third Proportional to 88,102 and 134,218
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Solution
The third proportional to 88,102 and 134,218 is: 204,472.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
88,102 : 134,218 = 134,218 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
88,102/134,218 = 134,218/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
88,102x = 134,218 × 134,218 - Step 4: Simplify right side
88,102x = 18,014,471,524 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,014,471,524/88,102 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 204,472.90
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