Finding the Third Proportional to 90,344 and 197,920
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Solution
The third proportional to 90,344 and 197,920 is: 433,590.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
90,344 : 197,920 = 197,920 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
90,344/197,920 = 197,920/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
90,344x = 197,920 × 197,920 - Step 4: Simplify right side
90,344x = 39,172,326,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,172,326,400/90,344 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 433,590.79
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