Finding the Third Proportional to 88,140 and 193,776
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Solution
The third proportional to 88,140 and 193,776 is: 426,017.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
88,140 : 193,776 = 193,776 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
88,140/193,776 = 193,776/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
88,140x = 193,776 × 193,776 - Step 4: Simplify right side
88,140x = 37,549,138,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,549,138,176/88,140 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 426,017.00
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