Finding the Third Proportional to 88,289 and 134,474
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Solution
The third proportional to 88,289 and 134,474 is: 204,818.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
88,289 : 134,474 = 134,474 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
88,289/134,474 = 134,474/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
88,289x = 134,474 × 134,474 - Step 4: Simplify right side
88,289x = 18,083,256,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,083,256,676/88,289 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 204,818.91
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