Finding the Third Proportional to 90,930 and 197,412
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Solution
The third proportional to 90,930 and 197,412 is: 428,587.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
90,930 : 197,412 = 197,412 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
90,930/197,412 = 197,412/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
90,930x = 197,412 × 197,412 - Step 4: Simplify right side
90,930x = 38,971,497,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,971,497,744/90,930 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 428,587.90
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