Finding the Third Proportional to 88,158 and 193,470
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Solution
The third proportional to 88,158 and 193,470 is: 424,585.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
88,158 : 193,470 = 193,470 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
88,158/193,470 = 193,470/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
88,158x = 193,470 × 193,470 - Step 4: Simplify right side
88,158x = 37,430,640,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,430,640,900/88,158 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 424,585.87
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