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Finding the Third Proportional to 88,209 and 190,238

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Solution

The third proportional to 88,209 and 190,238 is: 410,281.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88,209 : 190,238 = 190,238 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88,209/190,238 = 190,238/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88,209x = 190,238 × 190,238
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88,209x = 36,190,496,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,190,496,644/88,209
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,281.23

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