Finding the Third Proportional to 90,642 and 195,840
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Solution
The third proportional to 90,642 and 195,840 is: 423,129.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
90,642 : 195,840 = 195,840 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
90,642/195,840 = 195,840/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
90,642x = 195,840 × 195,840 - Step 4: Simplify right side
90,642x = 38,353,305,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,353,305,600/90,642 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 423,129.52
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