Finding the Third Proportional to 90,268 and 198,040
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Solution
The third proportional to 90,268 and 198,040 is: 434,482.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
90,268 : 198,040 = 198,040 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
90,268/198,040 = 198,040/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
90,268x = 198,040 × 198,040 - Step 4: Simplify right side
90,268x = 39,219,841,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,219,841,600/90,268 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 434,482.23
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