Finding the Third Proportional to 88,688 and 197,060
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Solution
The third proportional to 88,688 and 197,060 is: 437,856.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
88,688 : 197,060 = 197,060 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
88,688/197,060 = 197,060/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
88,688x = 197,060 × 197,060 - Step 4: Simplify right side
88,688x = 38,832,643,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,832,643,600/88,688 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 437,856.80
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