Finding the Third Proportional to 88,214 and 191,250
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Solution
The third proportional to 88,214 and 191,250 is: 414,634.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
88,214 : 191,250 = 191,250 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
88,214/191,250 = 191,250/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
88,214x = 191,250 × 191,250 - Step 4: Simplify right side
88,214x = 36,576,562,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,576,562,500/88,214 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 414,634.44
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