Finding the Third Proportional to 90,212 and 195,793
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Solution
The third proportional to 90,212 and 195,793 is: 424,942.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
90,212 : 195,793 = 195,793 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
90,212/195,793 = 195,793/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
90,212x = 195,793 × 195,793 - Step 4: Simplify right side
90,212x = 38,334,898,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,334,898,849/90,212 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 424,942.35
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