Finding the Third Proportional to 88,498 and 191,070
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Solution
The third proportional to 88,498 and 191,070 is: 412,526.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
88,498 : 191,070 = 191,070 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
88,498/191,070 = 191,070/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
88,498x = 191,070 × 191,070 - Step 4: Simplify right side
88,498x = 36,507,744,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,507,744,900/88,498 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 412,526.21
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