Finding the Third Proportional to 88,760 and 193,194
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Solution
The third proportional to 88,760 and 193,194 is: 420,503.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
88,760 : 193,194 = 193,194 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
88,760/193,194 = 193,194/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
88,760x = 193,194 × 193,194 - Step 4: Simplify right side
88,760x = 37,323,921,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,323,921,636/88,760 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 420,503.85
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