Finding the Third Proportional to 90,720 and 189,702
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Solution
The third proportional to 90,720 and 189,702 is: 396,680.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
90,720 : 189,702 = 189,702 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
90,720/189,702 = 189,702/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
90,720x = 189,702 × 189,702 - Step 4: Simplify right side
90,720x = 35,986,848,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 35,986,848,804/90,720 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 396,680.43
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