Finding the Third Proportional to 88,132 and 126,302
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Solution
The third proportional to 88,132 and 126,302 is: 181,003.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
88,132 : 126,302 = 126,302 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
88,132/126,302 = 126,302/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
88,132x = 126,302 × 126,302 - Step 4: Simplify right side
88,132x = 15,952,195,204 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,952,195,204/88,132 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 181,003.44
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