Finding the Third Proportional to 88,996.50 and 195,381
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Solution
The third proportional to 88,996.50 and 195,381 is: 428,935.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
88,996.50 : 195,381 = 195,381 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
88,996.50/195,381 = 195,381/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
88,996.50x = 195,381 × 195,381 - Step 4: Simplify right side
88,996.50x = 38,173,735,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,173,735,161/88,996.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 428,935.24
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