Finding the Third Proportional to 88,452 and 134,082
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Solution
The third proportional to 88,452 and 134,082 is: 203,251.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
88,452 : 134,082 = 134,082 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
88,452/134,082 = 134,082/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
88,452x = 134,082 × 134,082 - Step 4: Simplify right side
88,452x = 17,977,982,724 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,977,982,724/88,452 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 203,251.29
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