Finding the Third Proportional to 88,764 and 193,080
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Solution
The third proportional to 88,764 and 193,080 is: 419,988.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
88,764 : 193,080 = 193,080 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
88,764/193,080 = 193,080/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
88,764x = 193,080 × 193,080 - Step 4: Simplify right side
88,764x = 37,279,886,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,279,886,400/88,764 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 419,988.81
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