Finding the Third Proportional to 90,633 and 195,852
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Solution
The third proportional to 90,633 and 195,852 is: 423,223.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
90,633 : 195,852 = 195,852 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
90,633/195,852 = 195,852/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
90,633x = 195,852 × 195,852 - Step 4: Simplify right side
90,633x = 38,358,005,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,358,005,904/90,633 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 423,223.39
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