Finding the Third Proportional to 90,976 and 197,415
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Solution
The third proportional to 90,976 and 197,415 is: 428,384.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
90,976 : 197,415 = 197,415 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
90,976/197,415 = 197,415/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
90,976x = 197,415 × 197,415 - Step 4: Simplify right side
90,976x = 38,972,682,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,972,682,225/90,976 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 428,384.21
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