Finding the Third Proportional to 90,302 and 195,668
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Solution
The third proportional to 90,302 and 195,668 is: 423,976.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
90,302 : 195,668 = 195,668 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
90,302/195,668 = 195,668/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
90,302x = 195,668 × 195,668 - Step 4: Simplify right side
90,302x = 38,285,966,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,285,966,224/90,302 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 423,976.95
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