Finding the Third Proportional to 88,812 and 132,183
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Solution
The third proportional to 88,812 and 132,183 is: 196,734.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
88,812 : 132,183 = 132,183 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
88,812/132,183 = 132,183/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
88,812x = 132,183 × 132,183 - Step 4: Simplify right side
88,812x = 17,472,345,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,472,345,489/88,812 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 196,734.06
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