Finding the Third Proportional to 90,766 and 197,275
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Solution
The third proportional to 90,766 and 197,275 is: 428,766.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
90,766 : 197,275 = 197,275 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
90,766/197,275 = 197,275/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
90,766x = 197,275 × 197,275 - Step 4: Simplify right side
90,766x = 38,917,425,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,917,425,625/90,766 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 428,766.56
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