Finding the Third Proportional to 90,218 and 195,806
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Solution
The third proportional to 90,218 and 195,806 is: 424,970.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
90,218 : 195,806 = 195,806 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
90,218/195,806 = 195,806/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
90,218x = 195,806 × 195,806 - Step 4: Simplify right side
90,218x = 38,339,989,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,339,989,636/90,218 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 424,970.51
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