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Finding the Third Proportional to 88,830 and 190,320

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Solution

The third proportional to 88,830 and 190,320 is: 407,764.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88,830 : 190,320 = 190,320 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88,830/190,320 = 190,320/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88,830x = 190,320 × 190,320
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88,830x = 36,221,702,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,221,702,400/88,830
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407,764.30

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