Finding the Third Proportional to 88,364 and 189,912
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Solution
The third proportional to 88,364 and 189,912 is: 408,159.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
88,364 : 189,912 = 189,912 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
88,364/189,912 = 189,912/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
88,364x = 189,912 × 189,912 - Step 4: Simplify right side
88,364x = 36,066,567,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,066,567,744/88,364 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 408,159.07
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