Finding the Third Proportional to 88,484 and 192,518
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Solution
The third proportional to 88,484 and 192,518 is: 418,868.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
88,484 : 192,518 = 192,518 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
88,484/192,518 = 192,518/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
88,484x = 192,518 × 192,518 - Step 4: Simplify right side
88,484x = 37,063,180,324 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,063,180,324/88,484 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 418,868.73
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