Finding the Third Proportional to 90,840 and 195,492
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Solution
The third proportional to 90,840 and 195,492 is: 420,708.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
90,840 : 195,492 = 195,492 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
90,840/195,492 = 195,492/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
90,840x = 195,492 × 195,492 - Step 4: Simplify right side
90,840x = 38,217,122,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,217,122,064/90,840 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 420,708.08
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