Finding the Third Proportional to 89,296 and 198,176
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Solution
The third proportional to 89,296 and 198,176 is: 439,815.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
89,296 : 198,176 = 198,176 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
89,296/198,176 = 198,176/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
89,296x = 198,176 × 198,176 - Step 4: Simplify right side
89,296x = 39,273,726,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,273,726,976/89,296 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 439,815.08
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