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Finding the Third Proportional to 88,812 and 190,287

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Solution

The third proportional to 88,812 and 190,287 is: 407,705.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88,812 : 190,287 = 190,287 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88,812/190,287 = 190,287/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88,812x = 190,287 × 190,287
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88,812x = 36,209,142,369
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,209,142,369/88,812
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407,705.52

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