Finding the Third Proportional to 90,646 and 195,848
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Solution
The third proportional to 90,646 and 195,848 is: 423,145.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
90,646 : 195,848 = 195,848 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
90,646/195,848 = 195,848/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
90,646x = 195,848 × 195,848 - Step 4: Simplify right side
90,646x = 38,356,439,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,356,439,104/90,646 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 423,145.41
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