Finding the Third Proportional to 90.75 and 198
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Solution
The third proportional to 90.75 and 198 is: 432
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
90.75 : 198 = 198 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
90.75/198 = 198/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
90.75x = 198 × 198 - Step 4: Simplify right side
90.75x = 39,204 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,204/90.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 432
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