Finding the Third Proportional to 90,004 and 208,366
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Solution
The third proportional to 90,004 and 208,366 is: 482,382.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
90,004 : 208,366 = 208,366 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
90,004/208,366 = 208,366/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
90,004x = 208,366 × 208,366 - Step 4: Simplify right side
90,004x = 43,416,389,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,416,389,956/90,004 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 482,382.89
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