Finding the Third Proportional to 88,986 and 137,739
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Solution
The third proportional to 88,986 and 137,739 is: 213,202.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
88,986 : 137,739 = 137,739 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
88,986/137,739 = 137,739/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
88,986x = 137,739 × 137,739 - Step 4: Simplify right side
88,986x = 18,972,032,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,972,032,121/88,986 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 213,202.44
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