Finding the Third Proportional to 90,674 and 195,946
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Solution
The third proportional to 90,674 and 195,946 is: 423,438.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
90,674 : 195,946 = 195,946 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
90,674/195,946 = 195,946/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
90,674x = 195,946 × 195,946 - Step 4: Simplify right side
90,674x = 38,394,834,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,394,834,916/90,674 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 423,438.20
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