Finding the Third Proportional to 88,630 and 136,228
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Solution
The third proportional to 88,630 and 136,228 is: 209,388.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
88,630 : 136,228 = 136,228 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
88,630/136,228 = 136,228/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
88,630x = 136,228 × 136,228 - Step 4: Simplify right side
88,630x = 18,558,067,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,558,067,984/88,630 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 209,388.11
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