Finding the Third Proportional to 88,642 and 192,053
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Solution
The third proportional to 88,642 and 192,053 is: 416,104.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
88,642 : 192,053 = 192,053 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
88,642/192,053 = 192,053/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
88,642x = 192,053 × 192,053 - Step 4: Simplify right side
88,642x = 36,884,354,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,884,354,809/88,642 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 416,104.72
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