Finding the Third Proportional to 88,964 and 193,416
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Solution
The third proportional to 88,964 and 193,416 is: 420,504.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
88,964 : 193,416 = 193,416 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
88,964/193,416 = 193,416/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
88,964x = 193,416 × 193,416 - Step 4: Simplify right side
88,964x = 37,409,749,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,409,749,056/88,964 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 420,504.35
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