Finding the Third Proportional to 90,216 and 195,802
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Solution
The third proportional to 90,216 and 195,802 is: 424,962.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
90,216 : 195,802 = 195,802 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
90,216/195,802 = 195,802/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
90,216x = 195,802 × 195,802 - Step 4: Simplify right side
90,216x = 38,338,423,204 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,338,423,204/90,216 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 424,962.57
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