Finding the Third Proportional to 88,832 and 130,560
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Solution
The third proportional to 88,832 and 130,560 is: 191,889.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
88,832 : 130,560 = 130,560 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
88,832/130,560 = 130,560/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
88,832x = 130,560 × 130,560 - Step 4: Simplify right side
88,832x = 17,045,913,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,045,913,600/88,832 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 191,889.34
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