Finding the Third Proportional to 88,786 and 190,208
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Solution
The third proportional to 88,786 and 190,208 is: 407,486.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
88,786 : 190,208 = 190,208 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
88,786/190,208 = 190,208/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
88,786x = 190,208 × 190,208 - Step 4: Simplify right side
88,786x = 36,179,083,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,179,083,264/88,786 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 407,486.35
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