Finding the Third Proportional to 88,938 and 194,292
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Solution
The third proportional to 88,938 and 194,292 is: 424,446.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
88,938 : 194,292 = 194,292 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
88,938/194,292 = 194,292/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
88,938x = 194,292 × 194,292 - Step 4: Simplify right side
88,938x = 37,749,381,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,749,381,264/88,938 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 424,446.03
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