Finding the Third Proportional to 88,226 and 192,314
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Solution
The third proportional to 88,226 and 192,314 is: 419,203.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
88,226 : 192,314 = 192,314 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
88,226/192,314 = 192,314/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
88,226x = 192,314 × 192,314 - Step 4: Simplify right side
88,226x = 36,984,674,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,984,674,596/88,226 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 419,203.80
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