Finding the Third Proportional to 88,064 and 189,952
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Solution
The third proportional to 88,064 and 189,952 is: 409,722.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
88,064 : 189,952 = 189,952 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
88,064/189,952 = 189,952/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
88,064x = 189,952 × 189,952 - Step 4: Simplify right side
88,064x = 36,081,762,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,081,762,304/88,064 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 409,722.05
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