Finding the Third Proportional to 88,664 and 192,880
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Solution
The third proportional to 88,664 and 192,880 is: 419,591.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
88,664 : 192,880 = 192,880 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
88,664/192,880 = 192,880/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
88,664x = 192,880 × 192,880 - Step 4: Simplify right side
88,664x = 37,202,694,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,202,694,400/88,664 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 419,591.88
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