Finding the Third Proportional to 88,815 and 193,668
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Solution
The third proportional to 88,815 and 193,668 is: 422,308.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
88,815 : 193,668 = 193,668 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
88,815/193,668 = 193,668/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
88,815x = 193,668 × 193,668 - Step 4: Simplify right side
88,815x = 37,507,294,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,507,294,224/88,815 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 422,308.10
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