Finding the Third Proportional to 88,246 and 192,350
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Solution
The third proportional to 88,246 and 192,350 is: 419,265.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
88,246 : 192,350 = 192,350 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
88,246/192,350 = 192,350/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
88,246x = 192,350 × 192,350 - Step 4: Simplify right side
88,246x = 36,998,522,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,998,522,500/88,246 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 419,265.72
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