Finding the Third Proportional to 89,889 and 195,627
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Solution
The third proportional to 89,889 and 195,627 is: 425,746.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
89,889 : 195,627 = 195,627 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
89,889/195,627 = 195,627/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
89,889x = 195,627 × 195,627 - Step 4: Simplify right side
89,889x = 38,269,923,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,269,923,129/89,889 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 425,746.46
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