Finding the Third Proportional to 88,240 and 192,028
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Solution
The third proportional to 88,240 and 192,028 is: 417,891.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
88,240 : 192,028 = 192,028 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
88,240/192,028 = 192,028/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
88,240x = 192,028 × 192,028 - Step 4: Simplify right side
88,240x = 36,874,752,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,874,752,784/88,240 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 417,891.58
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