Finding the Third Proportional to 88,959 and 195,414
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Solution
The third proportional to 88,959 and 195,414 is: 429,261.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
88,959 : 195,414 = 195,414 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
88,959/195,414 = 195,414/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
88,959x = 195,414 × 195,414 - Step 4: Simplify right side
88,959x = 38,186,631,396 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,186,631,396/88,959 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 429,261.02
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