Finding the Third Proportional to 88,810 and 193,890
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Solution
The third proportional to 88,810 and 193,890 is: 423,300.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
88,810 : 193,890 = 193,890 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
88,810/193,890 = 193,890/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
88,810x = 193,890 × 193,890 - Step 4: Simplify right side
88,810x = 37,593,332,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,593,332,100/88,810 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 423,300.67
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