Finding the Third Proportional to 88,644 and 192,057
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Solution
The third proportional to 88,644 and 192,057 is: 416,112.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
88,644 : 192,057 = 192,057 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
88,644/192,057 = 192,057/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
88,644x = 192,057 × 192,057 - Step 4: Simplify right side
88,644x = 36,885,891,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,885,891,249/88,644 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 416,112.67
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