Finding the Third Proportional to 88,506 and 192,561
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Solution
The third proportional to 88,506 and 192,561 is: 418,951.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
88,506 : 192,561 = 192,561 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
88,506/192,561 = 192,561/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
88,506x = 192,561 × 192,561 - Step 4: Simplify right side
88,506x = 37,079,738,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,079,738,721/88,506 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 418,951.70
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