Finding the Third Proportional to 88,550 and 131,571
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Solution
The third proportional to 88,550 and 131,571 is: 195,493.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
88,550 : 131,571 = 131,571 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
88,550/131,571 = 131,571/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
88,550x = 131,571 × 131,571 - Step 4: Simplify right side
88,550x = 17,310,928,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,310,928,041/88,550 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 195,493.26
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