Finding the Third Proportional to 88,032 and 193,560
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Solution
The third proportional to 88,032 and 193,560 is: 425,589.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
88,032 : 193,560 = 193,560 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
88,032/193,560 = 193,560/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
88,032x = 193,560 × 193,560 - Step 4: Simplify right side
88,032x = 37,465,473,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,465,473,600/88,032 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 425,589.26
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