Finding the Third Proportional to 90,570 and 196,701
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Solution
The third proportional to 90,570 and 196,701 is: 427,197.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
90,570 : 196,701 = 196,701 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
90,570/196,701 = 196,701/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
90,570x = 196,701 × 196,701 - Step 4: Simplify right side
90,570x = 38,691,283,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,691,283,401/90,570 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 427,197.56
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