Finding the Third Proportional to 88,758 and 193,189
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Solution
The third proportional to 88,758 and 193,189 is: 420,491.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
88,758 : 193,189 = 193,189 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
88,758/193,189 = 193,189/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
88,758x = 193,189 × 193,189 - Step 4: Simplify right side
88,758x = 37,321,989,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,321,989,721/88,758 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 420,491.56
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