Finding the Third Proportional to 88,098 and 193,620
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Solution
The third proportional to 88,098 and 193,620 is: 425,534.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
88,098 : 193,620 = 193,620 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
88,098/193,620 = 193,620/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
88,098x = 193,620 × 193,620 - Step 4: Simplify right side
88,098x = 37,488,704,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,488,704,400/88,098 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 425,534.11
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