Finding the Third Proportional to 88,128 and 136,800
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Solution
The third proportional to 88,128 and 136,800 is: 212,352.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
88,128 : 136,800 = 136,800 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
88,128/136,800 = 136,800/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
88,128x = 136,800 × 136,800 - Step 4: Simplify right side
88,128x = 18,714,240,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,714,240,000/88,128 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 212,352.94
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