Finding the Third Proportional to 90,823 and 195,619
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Solution
The third proportional to 90,823 and 195,619 is: 421,333.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
90,823 : 195,619 = 195,619 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
90,823/195,619 = 195,619/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
90,823x = 195,619 × 195,619 - Step 4: Simplify right side
90,823x = 38,266,793,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,266,793,161/90,823 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 421,333.73
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