Finding the Third Proportional to 88,058 and 195,754
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Solution
The third proportional to 88,058 and 195,754 is: 435,163.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
88,058 : 195,754 = 195,754 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
88,058/195,754 = 195,754/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
88,058x = 195,754 × 195,754 - Step 4: Simplify right side
88,058x = 38,319,628,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,319,628,516/88,058 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 435,163.51
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