Finding the Third Proportional to 90,228 and 195,816
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Solution
The third proportional to 90,228 and 195,816 is: 424,966.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
90,228 : 195,816 = 195,816 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
90,228/195,816 = 195,816/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
90,228x = 195,816 × 195,816 - Step 4: Simplify right side
90,228x = 38,343,905,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,343,905,856/90,228 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 424,966.82
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