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Finding the Third Proportional to 88,179 and 190,297

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Solution

The third proportional to 88,179 and 190,297 is: 410,675.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88,179 : 190,297 = 190,297 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88,179/190,297 = 190,297/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88,179x = 190,297 × 190,297
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88,179x = 36,212,948,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,212,948,209/88,179
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,675.42

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