Finding the Third Proportional to 88,866 and 192,798
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Solution
The third proportional to 88,866 and 192,798 is: 418,282.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
88,866 : 192,798 = 192,798 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
88,866/192,798 = 192,798/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
88,866x = 192,798 × 192,798 - Step 4: Simplify right side
88,866x = 37,171,068,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,171,068,804/88,866 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 418,282.23
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