Finding the Third Proportional to 90,594 and 196,794
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Solution
The third proportional to 90,594 and 196,794 is: 427,488.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
90,594 : 196,794 = 196,794 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
90,594/196,794 = 196,794/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
90,594x = 196,794 × 196,794 - Step 4: Simplify right side
90,594x = 38,727,878,436 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,727,878,436/90,594 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 427,488.34
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