Finding the Third Proportional to 88,458 and 194,289
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Solution
The third proportional to 88,458 and 194,289 is: 426,736.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
88,458 : 194,289 = 194,289 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
88,458/194,289 = 194,289/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
88,458x = 194,289 × 194,289 - Step 4: Simplify right side
88,458x = 37,748,215,521 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,748,215,521/88,458 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 426,736.03
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