Finding the Third Proportional to 88,526 and 135,370
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Solution
The third proportional to 88,526 and 135,370 is: 207,001.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
88,526 : 135,370 = 135,370 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
88,526/135,370 = 135,370/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
88,526x = 135,370 × 135,370 - Step 4: Simplify right side
88,526x = 18,325,036,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,325,036,900/88,526 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 207,001.75
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