Finding the Third Proportional to 88,778 and 134,091
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Solution
The third proportional to 88,778 and 134,091 is: 202,532.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
88,778 : 134,091 = 134,091 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
88,778/134,091 = 134,091/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
88,778x = 134,091 × 134,091 - Step 4: Simplify right side
88,778x = 17,980,396,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,980,396,281/88,778 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 202,532.12
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