Finding the Third Proportional to 88,158 and 134,304
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Solution
The third proportional to 88,158 and 134,304 is: 204,604.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
88,158 : 134,304 = 134,304 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
88,158/134,304 = 134,304/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
88,158x = 134,304 × 134,304 - Step 4: Simplify right side
88,158x = 18,037,564,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,037,564,416/88,158 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 204,604.96
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