Finding the Third Proportional to 88,412 and 190,943
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Solution
The third proportional to 88,412 and 190,943 is: 412,378.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
88,412 : 190,943 = 190,943 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
88,412/190,943 = 190,943/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
88,412x = 190,943 × 190,943 - Step 4: Simplify right side
88,412x = 36,459,229,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,459,229,249/88,412 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 412,378.74
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