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Finding the Third Proportional to 88,044 and 190,122

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Solution

The third proportional to 88,044 and 190,122 is: 410,548.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88,044 : 190,122 = 190,122 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88,044/190,122 = 190,122/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88,044x = 190,122 × 190,122
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88,044x = 36,146,374,884
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,146,374,884/88,044
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,548.99

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