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Finding the Third Proportional to 88,806 and 190,247

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Solution

The third proportional to 88,806 and 190,247 is: 407,561.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88,806 : 190,247 = 190,247 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88,806/190,247 = 190,247/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88,806x = 190,247 × 190,247
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88,806x = 36,193,921,009
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,193,921,009/88,806
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407,561.66

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