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