Finding the Third Proportional to 88,824 and 190,824
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Solution
The third proportional to 88,824 and 190,824 is: 409,954.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
88,824 : 190,824 = 190,824 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
88,824/190,824 = 190,824/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
88,824x = 190,824 × 190,824 - Step 4: Simplify right side
88,824x = 36,413,798,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,413,798,976/88,824 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 409,954.51
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