Finding the Third Proportional to 88,910 and 193,083
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Solution
The third proportional to 88,910 and 193,083 is: 419,312.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
88,910 : 193,083 = 193,083 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
88,910/193,083 = 193,083/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
88,910x = 193,083 × 193,083 - Step 4: Simplify right side
88,910x = 37,281,044,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,281,044,889/88,910 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 419,312.17
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