Finding the Third Proportional to 88,710 and 192,342
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Solution
The third proportional to 88,710 and 192,342 is: 417,038.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
88,710 : 192,342 = 192,342 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
88,710/192,342 = 192,342/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
88,710x = 192,342 × 192,342 - Step 4: Simplify right side
88,710x = 36,995,444,964 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,995,444,964/88,710 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 417,038.04
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