Finding the Third Proportional to 88,036 and 193,568
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Solution
The third proportional to 88,036 and 193,568 is: 425,605.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
88,036 : 193,568 = 193,568 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
88,036/193,568 = 193,568/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
88,036x = 193,568 × 193,568 - Step 4: Simplify right side
88,036x = 37,468,570,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,468,570,624/88,036 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 425,605.10
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