Finding the Third Proportional to 90,952 and 192,720
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Solution
The third proportional to 90,952 and 192,720 is: 408,358.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
90,952 : 192,720 = 192,720 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
90,952/192,720 = 192,720/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
90,952x = 192,720 × 192,720 - Step 4: Simplify right side
90,952x = 37,140,998,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,140,998,400/90,952 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 408,358.24
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