Finding the Third Proportional to 88,746 and 193,044
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Solution
The third proportional to 88,746 and 193,044 is: 419,917.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
88,746 : 193,044 = 193,044 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
88,746/193,044 = 193,044/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
88,746x = 193,044 × 193,044 - Step 4: Simplify right side
88,746x = 37,265,985,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,265,985,936/88,746 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 419,917.36
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