Finding the Third Proportional to 88,410 and 135,466
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Solution
The third proportional to 88,410 and 135,466 is: 207,567.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
88,410 : 135,466 = 135,466 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
88,410/135,466 = 135,466/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
88,410x = 135,466 × 135,466 - Step 4: Simplify right side
88,410x = 18,351,037,156 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,351,037,156/88,410 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 207,567.44
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