Finding the Third Proportional to 90,507 and 198,857
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Solution
The third proportional to 90,507 and 198,857 is: 436,917.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
90,507 : 198,857 = 198,857 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
90,507/198,857 = 198,857/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
90,507x = 198,857 × 198,857 - Step 4: Simplify right side
90,507x = 39,544,106,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,544,106,449/90,507 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 436,917.66
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