Finding the Third Proportional to 88,304 and 192,472
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Solution
The third proportional to 88,304 and 192,472 is: 419,522.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
88,304 : 192,472 = 192,472 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
88,304/192,472 = 192,472/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
88,304x = 192,472 × 192,472 - Step 4: Simplify right side
88,304x = 37,045,470,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,045,470,784/88,304 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 419,522.00
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