Finding the Third Proportional to 88,292 and 134,476
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Solution
The third proportional to 88,292 and 134,476 is: 204,818.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
88,292 : 134,476 = 134,476 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
88,292/134,476 = 134,476/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
88,292x = 134,476 × 134,476 - Step 4: Simplify right side
88,292x = 18,083,794,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,083,794,576/88,292 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 204,818.04
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