Finding the Third Proportional to 88,998 and 195,519
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Solution
The third proportional to 88,998 and 195,519 is: 429,534.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
88,998 : 195,519 = 195,519 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
88,998/195,519 = 195,519/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
88,998x = 195,519 × 195,519 - Step 4: Simplify right side
88,998x = 38,227,679,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,227,679,361/88,998 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 429,534.14
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