Finding the Third Proportional to 88,248 and 133,176
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Solution
The third proportional to 88,248 and 133,176 is: 200,977.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
88,248 : 133,176 = 133,176 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
88,248/133,176 = 133,176/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
88,248x = 133,176 × 133,176 - Step 4: Simplify right side
88,248x = 17,735,846,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,735,846,976/88,248 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 200,977.32
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