Finding the Third Proportional to 88,761 and 193,074
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Solution
The third proportional to 88,761 and 193,074 is: 419,976.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
88,761 : 193,074 = 193,074 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
88,761/193,074 = 193,074/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
88,761x = 193,074 × 193,074 - Step 4: Simplify right side
88,761x = 37,277,569,476 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,277,569,476/88,761 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 419,976.90
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