Finding the Third Proportional to 88,116 and 183,528
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Solution
The third proportional to 88,116 and 183,528 is: 382,252.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
88,116 : 183,528 = 183,528 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
88,116/183,528 = 183,528/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
88,116x = 183,528 × 183,528 - Step 4: Simplify right side
88,116x = 33,682,526,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 33,682,526,784/88,116 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 382,252.11
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