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Finding the Third Proportional to 88,176 and 190,291

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Solution

The third proportional to 88,176 and 190,291 is: 410,663.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88,176 : 190,291 = 190,291 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88,176/190,291 = 190,291/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88,176x = 190,291 × 190,291
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88,176x = 36,210,664,681
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,210,664,681/88,176
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,663.50

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