Finding the Third Proportional to 88,860.38 and 197,403.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 88,860.38 and 197,403.75 is: 438,533.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
88,860.38 : 197,403.75 = 197,403.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
88,860.38/197,403.75 = 197,403.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
88,860.38x = 197,403.75 × 197,403.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
88,860.38x = 38,968,240,514.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,968,240,514.06/88,860.38 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 438,533.38
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