Finding the Third Proportional to 88,252 and 133,190
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Solution
The third proportional to 88,252 and 133,190 is: 201,010.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
88,252 : 133,190 = 133,190 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
88,252/133,190 = 133,190/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
88,252x = 133,190 × 133,190 - Step 4: Simplify right side
88,252x = 17,739,576,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,739,576,100/88,252 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 201,010.47
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