Finding the Third Proportional to 90,824 and 197,995
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Solution
The third proportional to 90,824 and 197,995 is: 431,626.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
90,824 : 197,995 = 197,995 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
90,824/197,995 = 197,995/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
90,824x = 197,995 × 197,995 - Step 4: Simplify right side
90,824x = 39,202,020,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,202,020,025/90,824 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 431,626.22
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