Finding the Third Proportional to 88,669 and 133,923
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Solution
The third proportional to 88,669 and 133,923 is: 202,273.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
88,669 : 133,923 = 133,923 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
88,669/133,923 = 133,923/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
88,669x = 133,923 × 133,923 - Step 4: Simplify right side
88,669x = 17,935,369,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,935,369,929/88,669 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 202,273.29
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