Finding the Third Proportional to 88,788 and 190,751
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Solution
The third proportional to 88,788 and 190,751 is: 409,807.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
88,788 : 190,751 = 190,751 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
88,788/190,751 = 190,751/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
88,788x = 190,751 × 190,751 - Step 4: Simplify right side
88,788x = 36,385,944,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,385,944,001/88,788 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 409,807.00
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