Finding the Third Proportional to 88,707 and 193,803
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Solution
The third proportional to 88,707 and 193,803 is: 423,411.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
88,707 : 193,803 = 193,803 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
88,707/193,803 = 193,803/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
88,707x = 193,803 × 193,803 - Step 4: Simplify right side
88,707x = 37,559,602,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,559,602,809/88,707 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 423,411.94
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