Finding the Third Proportional to 88,128 and 136,080
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Solution
The third proportional to 88,128 and 136,080 is: 210,123.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
88,128 : 136,080 = 136,080 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
88,128/136,080 = 136,080/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
88,128x = 136,080 × 136,080 - Step 4: Simplify right side
88,128x = 18,517,766,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,517,766,400/88,128 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 210,123.53
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