Finding the Third Proportional to 88,418 and 193,329
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Solution
The third proportional to 88,418 and 193,329 is: 422,720.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
88,418 : 193,329 = 193,329 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
88,418/193,329 = 193,329/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
88,418x = 193,329 × 193,329 - Step 4: Simplify right side
88,418x = 37,376,102,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,376,102,241/88,418 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 422,720.51
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