Finding the Third Proportional to 88,374 and 190,758
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Solution
The third proportional to 88,374 and 190,758 is: 411,757.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
88,374 : 190,758 = 190,758 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
88,374/190,758 = 190,758/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
88,374x = 190,758 × 190,758 - Step 4: Simplify right side
88,374x = 36,388,614,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,388,614,564/88,374 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 411,757.02
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