Finding the Third Proportional to 88,674 and 197,031
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Solution
The third proportional to 88,674 and 197,031 is: 437,797.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
88,674 : 197,031 = 197,031 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
88,674/197,031 = 197,031/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
88,674x = 197,031 × 197,031 - Step 4: Simplify right side
88,674x = 38,821,214,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,821,214,961/88,674 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 437,797.04
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