Finding the Third Proportional to 88,360 and 133,825
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Solution
The third proportional to 88,360 and 133,825 is: 202,683.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
88,360 : 133,825 = 133,825 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
88,360/133,825 = 133,825/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
88,360x = 133,825 × 133,825 - Step 4: Simplify right side
88,360x = 17,909,130,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,909,130,625/88,360 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 202,683.69
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