Finding the Third Proportional to 88,805 and 193,882
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Solution
The third proportional to 88,805 and 193,882 is: 423,289.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
88,805 : 193,882 = 193,882 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
88,805/193,882 = 193,882/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
88,805x = 193,882 × 193,882 - Step 4: Simplify right side
88,805x = 37,590,229,924 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,590,229,924/88,805 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 423,289.57
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