Finding the Third Proportional to 88,668 and 197,019
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Solution
The third proportional to 88,668 and 197,019 is: 437,773.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
88,668 : 197,019 = 197,019 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
88,668/197,019 = 197,019/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
88,668x = 197,019 × 197,019 - Step 4: Simplify right side
88,668x = 38,816,486,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,816,486,361/88,668 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 437,773.34
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