Finding the Third Proportional to 90,936 and 197,423
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Solution
The third proportional to 90,936 and 197,423 is: 428,607.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
90,936 : 197,423 = 197,423 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
90,936/197,423 = 197,423/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
90,936x = 197,423 × 197,423 - Step 4: Simplify right side
90,936x = 38,975,840,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,975,840,929/90,936 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 428,607.38
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