Finding the Third Proportional to 90,946 and 197,630
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Solution
The third proportional to 90,946 and 197,630 is: 429,459.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
90,946 : 197,630 = 197,630 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
90,946/197,630 = 197,630/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
90,946x = 197,630 × 197,630 - Step 4: Simplify right side
90,946x = 39,057,616,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,057,616,900/90,946 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 429,459.43
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