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Finding the Third Proportional to 88,807.50 and 190,251

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Solution

The third proportional to 88,807.50 and 190,251 is: 407,571.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88,807.50 : 190,251 = 190,251 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88,807.50/190,251 = 190,251/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88,807.50x = 190,251 × 190,251
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88,807.50x = 36,195,443,001
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,195,443,001/88,807.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407,571.92

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