Finding the Third Proportional to 88,296 and 133,254
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Solution
The third proportional to 88,296 and 133,254 is: 201,103.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
88,296 : 133,254 = 133,254 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
88,296/133,254 = 133,254/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
88,296x = 133,254 × 133,254 - Step 4: Simplify right side
88,296x = 17,756,628,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,756,628,516/88,296 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 201,103.43
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