Finding the Third Proportional to 89,163 and 198,009
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Solution
The third proportional to 89,163 and 198,009 is: 439,729.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
89,163 : 198,009 = 198,009 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
89,163/198,009 = 198,009/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
89,163x = 198,009 × 198,009 - Step 4: Simplify right side
89,163x = 39,207,564,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,207,564,081/89,163 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 439,729.08
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