Finding the Third Proportional to 90,681 and 197,424
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Solution
The third proportional to 90,681 and 197,424 is: 429,817.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
90,681 : 197,424 = 197,424 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
90,681/197,424 = 197,424/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
90,681x = 197,424 × 197,424 - Step 4: Simplify right side
90,681x = 38,976,235,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,976,235,776/90,681 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 429,817.00
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