Finding the Third Proportional to 90,992 and 197,520
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Solution
The third proportional to 90,992 and 197,520 is: 428,764.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
90,992 : 197,520 = 197,520 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
90,992/197,520 = 197,520/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
90,992x = 197,520 × 197,520 - Step 4: Simplify right side
90,992x = 39,014,150,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,014,150,400/90,992 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 428,764.62
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