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