Finding the Third Proportional to 90,218 and 204,053
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Solution
The third proportional to 90,218 and 204,053 is: 461,522.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
90,218 : 204,053 = 204,053 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
90,218/204,053 = 204,053/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
90,218x = 204,053 × 204,053 - Step 4: Simplify right side
90,218x = 41,637,626,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,637,626,809/90,218 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 461,522.39
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