Finding the Third Proportional to 88,528 and 137,076
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Solution
The third proportional to 88,528 and 137,076 is: 212,247.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
88,528 : 137,076 = 137,076 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
88,528/137,076 = 137,076/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
88,528x = 137,076 × 137,076 - Step 4: Simplify right side
88,528x = 18,789,829,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,789,829,776/88,528 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 212,247.31
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