Finding the Third Proportional to 90,535 and 194,939
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Solution
The third proportional to 90,535 and 194,939 is: 419,740.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
90,535 : 194,939 = 194,939 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
90,535/194,939 = 194,939/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
90,535x = 194,939 × 194,939 - Step 4: Simplify right side
90,535x = 38,001,213,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,001,213,721/90,535 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 419,740.58
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