Finding the Third Proportional to 88,220 and 190,534
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Solution
The third proportional to 88,220 and 190,534 is: 411,507.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
88,220 : 190,534 = 190,534 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
88,220/190,534 = 190,534/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
88,220x = 190,534 × 190,534 - Step 4: Simplify right side
88,220x = 36,303,205,156 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,303,205,156/88,220 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 411,507.65
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