Finding the Third Proportional to 89,768 and 194,394
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Solution
The third proportional to 89,768 and 194,394 is: 420,963.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
89,768 : 194,394 = 194,394 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
89,768/194,394 = 194,394/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
89,768x = 194,394 × 194,394 - Step 4: Simplify right side
89,768x = 37,789,027,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,789,027,236/89,768 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 420,963.23
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