Finding the Third Proportional to 89,898 and 195,348
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Solution
The third proportional to 89,898 and 195,348 is: 424,490.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
89,898 : 195,348 = 195,348 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
89,898/195,348 = 195,348/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
89,898x = 195,348 × 195,348 - Step 4: Simplify right side
89,898x = 38,160,841,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,160,841,104/89,898 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 424,490.43
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