Finding the Third Proportional to 88,692 and 137,703
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Solution
The third proportional to 88,692 and 137,703 is: 213,797.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
88,692 : 137,703 = 137,703 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
88,692/137,703 = 137,703/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
88,692x = 137,703 × 137,703 - Step 4: Simplify right side
88,692x = 18,962,116,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,962,116,209/88,692 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 213,797.37
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