Finding the Third Proportional to 90,562 and 197,954
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Solution
The third proportional to 90,562 and 197,954 is: 432,695.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
90,562 : 197,954 = 197,954 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
90,562/197,954 = 197,954/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
90,562x = 197,954 × 197,954 - Step 4: Simplify right side
90,562x = 39,185,786,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,185,786,116/90,562 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 432,695.68
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