Finding the Third Proportional to 88,168 and 128,476
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Solution
The third proportional to 88,168 and 128,476 is: 187,211.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
88,168 : 128,476 = 128,476 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
88,168/128,476 = 128,476/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
88,168x = 128,476 × 128,476 - Step 4: Simplify right side
88,168x = 16,506,082,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,506,082,576/88,168 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 187,211.72
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