Finding the Third Proportional to 88,818 and 193,302
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Solution
The third proportional to 88,818 and 193,302 is: 420,699.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
88,818 : 193,302 = 193,302 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
88,818/193,302 = 193,302/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
88,818x = 193,302 × 193,302 - Step 4: Simplify right side
88,818x = 37,365,663,204 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,365,663,204/88,818 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 420,699.22
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