Finding the Third Proportional to 88,817 and 193,672
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Solution
The third proportional to 88,817 and 193,672 is: 422,316.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
88,817 : 193,672 = 193,672 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
88,817/193,672 = 193,672/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
88,817x = 193,672 × 193,672 - Step 4: Simplify right side
88,817x = 37,508,843,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,508,843,584/88,817 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 422,316.04
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