Finding the Third Proportional to 88,846 and 134,326
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Solution
The third proportional to 88,846 and 134,326 is: 203,087.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
88,846 : 134,326 = 134,326 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
88,846/134,326 = 134,326/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
88,846x = 134,326 × 134,326 - Step 4: Simplify right side
88,846x = 18,043,474,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,043,474,276/88,846 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 203,087.08
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