Finding the Third Proportional to 88,736 and 190,848
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Solution
The third proportional to 88,736 and 190,848 is: 410,464.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
88,736 : 190,848 = 190,848 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
88,736/190,848 = 190,848/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
88,736x = 190,848 × 190,848 - Step 4: Simplify right side
88,736x = 36,422,959,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,422,959,104/88,736 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 410,464.29
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