Finding the Third Proportional to 88,142 and 171,856
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Solution
The third proportional to 88,142 and 171,856 is: 335,078.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
88,142 : 171,856 = 171,856 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
88,142/171,856 = 171,856/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
88,142x = 171,856 × 171,856 - Step 4: Simplify right side
88,142x = 29,534,484,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 29,534,484,736/88,142 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 335,078.45
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