Finding the Third Proportional to 88,784 and 190,204
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Solution
The third proportional to 88,784 and 190,204 is: 407,478.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
88,784 : 190,204 = 190,204 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
88,784/190,204 = 190,204/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
88,784x = 190,204 × 190,204 - Step 4: Simplify right side
88,784x = 36,177,561,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,177,561,616/88,784 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 407,478.39
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