Finding the Third Proportional to 90,006 and 208,371
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Solution
The third proportional to 90,006 and 208,371 is: 482,395.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
90,006 : 208,371 = 208,371 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
90,006/208,371 = 208,371/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
90,006x = 208,371 × 208,371 - Step 4: Simplify right side
90,006x = 43,418,473,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,418,473,641/90,006 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 482,395.33
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