Finding the Third Proportional to 90,714 and 197,553
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Solution
The third proportional to 90,714 and 197,553 is: 430,222.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
90,714 : 197,553 = 197,553 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
90,714/197,553 = 197,553/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
90,714x = 197,553 × 197,553 - Step 4: Simplify right side
90,714x = 39,027,187,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,027,187,809/90,714 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 430,222.32
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