Finding the Third Proportional to 90,574 and 197,604
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Solution
The third proportional to 90,574 and 197,604 is: 431,109.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
90,574 : 197,604 = 197,604 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
90,574/197,604 = 197,604/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
90,574x = 197,604 × 197,604 - Step 4: Simplify right side
90,574x = 39,047,340,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,047,340,816/90,574 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 431,109.82
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