Finding the Third Proportional to 88,872.19 and 204,135.19
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Solution
The third proportional to 88,872.19 and 204,135.19 is: 468,888.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
88,872.19 : 204,135.19 = 204,135.19 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
88,872.19/204,135.19 = 204,135.19/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
88,872.19x = 204,135.19 × 204,135.19 - Step 4: Simplify right side
88,872.19x = 41,671,174,775.66 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,671,174,775.66/88,872.19 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 468,888.82
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