Finding the Third Proportional to 90,226 and 182,639
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Solution
The third proportional to 90,226 and 182,639 is: 369,705.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
90,226 : 182,639 = 182,639 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
90,226/182,639 = 182,639/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
90,226x = 182,639 × 182,639 - Step 4: Simplify right side
90,226x = 33,357,004,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 33,357,004,321/90,226 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 369,705.01
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