Finding the Third Proportional to 90,940 and 197,430
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Solution
The third proportional to 90,940 and 197,430 is: 428,618.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
90,940 : 197,430 = 197,430 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
90,940/197,430 = 197,430/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
90,940x = 197,430 × 197,430 - Step 4: Simplify right side
90,940x = 38,978,604,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,978,604,900/90,940 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 428,618.92
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