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Finding the Third Proportional to 88,814 and 190,224

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Solution

The third proportional to 88,814 and 190,224 is: 407,426.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88,814 : 190,224 = 190,224 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88,814/190,224 = 190,224/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88,814x = 190,224 × 190,224
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88,814x = 36,185,170,176
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,185,170,176/88,814
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407,426.42

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