Finding the Third Proportional to 88,524 and 135,369
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Solution
The third proportional to 88,524 and 135,369 is: 207,003.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
88,524 : 135,369 = 135,369 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
88,524/135,369 = 135,369/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
88,524x = 135,369 × 135,369 - Step 4: Simplify right side
88,524x = 18,324,766,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,324,766,161/88,524 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 207,003.37
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