Finding the Third Proportional to 88,274.25 and 135,060.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 88,274.25 and 135,060.75 is: 206,644.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
88,274.25 : 135,060.75 = 135,060.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
88,274.25/135,060.75 = 135,060.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
88,274.25x = 135,060.75 × 135,060.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
88,274.25x = 18,241,406,190.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,241,406,190.56/88,274.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 206,644.70
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