Finding the Third Proportional to 88,706 and 193,854
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Solution
The third proportional to 88,706 and 193,854 is: 423,639.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
88,706 : 193,854 = 193,854 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
88,706/193,854 = 193,854/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
88,706x = 193,854 × 193,854 - Step 4: Simplify right side
88,706x = 37,579,373,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,579,373,316/88,706 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 423,639.59
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