Finding the Third Proportional to 88,056 and 190,468
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Solution
The third proportional to 88,056 and 190,468 is: 411,988.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
88,056 : 190,468 = 190,468 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
88,056/190,468 = 190,468/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
88,056x = 190,468 × 190,468 - Step 4: Simplify right side
88,056x = 36,278,059,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,278,059,024/88,056 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 411,988.50
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