Finding the Third Proportional to 88,459 and 186,902
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Solution
The third proportional to 88,459 and 186,902 is: 394,898.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
88,459 : 186,902 = 186,902 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
88,459/186,902 = 186,902/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
88,459x = 186,902 × 186,902 - Step 4: Simplify right side
88,459x = 34,932,357,604 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 34,932,357,604/88,459 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 394,898.85
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