Finding the Third Proportional to 88,841 and 134,319
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Solution
The third proportional to 88,841 and 134,319 is: 203,077.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
88,841 : 134,319 = 134,319 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
88,841/134,319 = 134,319/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
88,841x = 134,319 × 134,319 - Step 4: Simplify right side
88,841x = 18,041,593,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,041,593,761/88,841 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 203,077.34
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