Finding the Third Proportional to 88,650 and 192,070
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Solution
The third proportional to 88,650 and 192,070 is: 416,140.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
88,650 : 192,070 = 192,070 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
88,650/192,070 = 192,070/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
88,650x = 192,070 × 192,070 - Step 4: Simplify right side
88,650x = 36,890,884,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,890,884,900/88,650 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 416,140.83
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