Finding the Third Proportional to 88,695 and 193,779
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Solution
The third proportional to 88,695 and 193,779 is: 423,364.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
88,695 : 193,779 = 193,779 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
88,695/193,779 = 193,779/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
88,695x = 193,779 × 193,779 - Step 4: Simplify right side
88,695x = 37,550,300,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,550,300,841/88,695 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 423,364.35
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