Finding the Third Proportional to 88,751 and 193,054
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Solution
The third proportional to 88,751 and 193,054 is: 419,937.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
88,751 : 193,054 = 193,054 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
88,751/193,054 = 193,054/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
88,751x = 193,054 × 193,054 - Step 4: Simplify right side
88,751x = 37,269,846,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,269,846,916/88,751 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 419,937.21
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