Finding the Third Proportional to 88,762 and 193,197
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Solution
The third proportional to 88,762 and 193,197 is: 420,507.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
88,762 : 193,197 = 193,197 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
88,762/193,197 = 193,197/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
88,762x = 193,197 × 193,197 - Step 4: Simplify right side
88,762x = 37,325,080,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,325,080,809/88,762 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 420,507.43
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