Finding the Third Proportional to 90,982 and 197,504
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Solution
The third proportional to 90,982 and 197,504 is: 428,742.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
90,982 : 197,504 = 197,504 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
90,982/197,504 = 197,504/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
90,982x = 197,504 × 197,504 - Step 4: Simplify right side
90,982x = 39,007,830,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,007,830,016/90,982 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 428,742.28
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