Finding the Third Proportional to 90,316 and 198,136
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Solution
The third proportional to 90,316 and 198,136 is: 434,672.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
90,316 : 198,136 = 198,136 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
90,316/198,136 = 198,136/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
90,316x = 198,136 × 198,136 - Step 4: Simplify right side
90,316x = 39,257,874,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,257,874,496/90,316 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 434,672.42
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