Finding the Third Proportional to 90,553 and 197,934
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Solution
The third proportional to 90,553 and 197,934 is: 432,651.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
90,553 : 197,934 = 197,934 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
90,553/197,934 = 197,934/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
90,553x = 197,934 × 197,934 - Step 4: Simplify right side
90,553x = 39,177,868,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,177,868,356/90,553 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 432,651.25
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