Finding the Third Proportional to 88,730 and 122,646
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Solution
The third proportional to 88,730 and 122,646 is: 169,525.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
88,730 : 122,646 = 122,646 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
88,730/122,646 = 122,646/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
88,730x = 122,646 × 122,646 - Step 4: Simplify right side
88,730x = 15,042,041,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,042,041,316/88,730 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 169,525.99
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