Finding the Third Proportional to 90,489 and 198,823.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 90,489 and 198,823.50 is: 436,857.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
90,489 : 198,823.50 = 198,823.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
90,489/198,823.50 = 198,823.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
90,489x = 198,823.50 × 198,823.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
90,489x = 39,530,784,152.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,530,784,152.25/90,489 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 436,857.34
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