Finding the Third Proportional to 88,939,729.50 and 132,885,902
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Solution
The third proportional to 88,939,729.50 and 132,885,902 is: 198,546,398.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
88,939,729.50 : 132,885,902 = 132,885,902 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
88,939,729.50/132,885,902 = 132,885,902/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
88,939,729.50x = 132,885,902 × 132,885,902 - Step 4: Simplify right side
88,939,729.50x = 17,658,662,950,353,604 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,658,662,950,353,604/88,939,729.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 198,546,398.21
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