Finding the Third Proportional to 90,444 and 196,449
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Solution
The third proportional to 90,444 and 196,449 is: 426,697.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
90,444 : 196,449 = 196,449 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
90,444/196,449 = 196,449/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
90,444x = 196,449 × 196,449 - Step 4: Simplify right side
90,444x = 38,592,209,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,592,209,601/90,444 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 426,697.29
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