Finding the Third Proportional to 88,668 and 105,070.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 88,668 and 105,070.50 is: 124,507.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
88,668 : 105,070.50 = 105,070.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
88,668/105,070.50 = 105,070.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
88,668x = 105,070.50 × 105,070.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
88,668x = 11,039,809,970.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,039,809,970.25/88,668 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 124,507.26
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