Finding the Third Proportional to 90,432 and 192,854
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Solution
The third proportional to 90,432 and 192,854 is: 411,277.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
90,432 : 192,854 = 192,854 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
90,432/192,854 = 192,854/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
90,432x = 192,854 × 192,854 - Step 4: Simplify right side
90,432x = 37,192,665,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,192,665,316/90,432 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 411,277.70
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