Finding the Third Proportional to 90,744 and 196,080
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Solution
The third proportional to 90,744 and 196,080 is: 423,690.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
90,744 : 196,080 = 196,080 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
90,744/196,080 = 196,080/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
90,744x = 196,080 × 196,080 - Step 4: Simplify right side
90,744x = 38,447,366,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,447,366,400/90,744 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 423,690.45
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