Finding the Third Proportional to 88,134 and 132,396
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Solution
The third proportional to 88,134 and 132,396 is: 198,886.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
88,134 : 132,396 = 132,396 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
88,134/132,396 = 132,396/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
88,134x = 132,396 × 132,396 - Step 4: Simplify right side
88,134x = 17,528,700,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,528,700,816/88,134 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 198,886.93
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