Finding the Third Proportional to 88,370 and 193,540
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Solution
The third proportional to 88,370 and 193,540 is: 423,873.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
88,370 : 193,540 = 193,540 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
88,370/193,540 = 193,540/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
88,370x = 193,540 × 193,540 - Step 4: Simplify right side
88,370x = 37,457,731,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,457,731,600/88,370 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 423,873.84
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