Finding the Third Proportional to 90,060 and 195,381
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Solution
The third proportional to 90,060 and 195,381 is: 423,870.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
90,060 : 195,381 = 195,381 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
90,060/195,381 = 195,381/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
90,060x = 195,381 × 195,381 - Step 4: Simplify right side
90,060x = 38,173,735,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,173,735,161/90,060 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 423,870.03
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