Finding the Third Proportional to 90,554 and 197,938
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Solution
The third proportional to 90,554 and 197,938 is: 432,663.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
90,554 : 197,938 = 197,938 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
90,554/197,938 = 197,938/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
90,554x = 197,938 × 197,938 - Step 4: Simplify right side
90,554x = 39,179,451,844 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,179,451,844/90,554 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 432,663.96
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