Finding the Third Proportional to 90,297 and 195,660
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Solution
The third proportional to 90,297 and 195,660 is: 423,965.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
90,297 : 195,660 = 195,660 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
90,297/195,660 = 195,660/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
90,297x = 195,660 × 195,660 - Step 4: Simplify right side
90,297x = 38,282,835,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,282,835,600/90,297 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 423,965.75
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