Finding the Third Proportional to 88,528 and 192,620
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Solution
The third proportional to 88,528 and 192,620 is: 419,104.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
88,528 : 192,620 = 192,620 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
88,528/192,620 = 192,620/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
88,528x = 192,620 × 192,620 - Step 4: Simplify right side
88,528x = 37,102,464,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,102,464,400/88,528 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 419,104.29
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