Finding the Third Proportional to 89,518 and 197,664
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Solution
The third proportional to 89,518 and 197,664 is: 436,460.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
89,518 : 197,664 = 197,664 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
89,518/197,664 = 197,664/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
89,518x = 197,664 × 197,664 - Step 4: Simplify right side
89,518x = 39,071,056,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,071,056,896/89,518 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 436,460.34
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