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Finding the Third Proportional to 88,284 and 190,716

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Solution

The third proportional to 88,284 and 190,716 is: 411,995.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88,284 : 190,716 = 190,716 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88,284/190,716 = 190,716/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88,284x = 190,716 × 190,716
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88,284x = 36,372,592,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,372,592,656/88,284
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,995.30

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