Finding the Third Proportional to 88,460 and 133,052
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Solution
The third proportional to 88,460 and 133,052 is: 200,122.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
88,460 : 133,052 = 133,052 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
88,460/133,052 = 133,052/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
88,460x = 133,052 × 133,052 - Step 4: Simplify right side
88,460x = 17,702,834,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,702,834,704/88,460 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 200,122.48
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