Finding the Third Proportional to 88,790 and 192,160
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Solution
The third proportional to 88,790 and 192,160 is: 415,874.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
88,790 : 192,160 = 192,160 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
88,790/192,160 = 192,160/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
88,790x = 192,160 × 192,160 - Step 4: Simplify right side
88,790x = 36,925,465,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,925,465,600/88,790 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 415,874.15
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