Finding the Third Proportional to 88,804 and 190,244
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Solution
The third proportional to 88,804 and 190,244 is: 407,557.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
88,804 : 190,244 = 190,244 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
88,804/190,244 = 190,244/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
88,804x = 190,244 × 190,244 - Step 4: Simplify right side
88,804x = 36,192,779,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,192,779,536/88,804 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 407,557.99
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