Finding the Third Proportional to 90,556 and 197,940
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Solution
The third proportional to 90,556 and 197,940 is: 432,663.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
90,556 : 197,940 = 197,940 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
90,556/197,940 = 197,940/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
90,556x = 197,940 × 197,940 - Step 4: Simplify right side
90,556x = 39,180,243,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,180,243,600/90,556 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 432,663.14
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