Finding the Third Proportional to 90,512 and 198,520
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Solution
The third proportional to 90,512 and 198,520 is: 435,413.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
90,512 : 198,520 = 198,520 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
90,512/198,520 = 198,520/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
90,512x = 198,520 × 198,520 - Step 4: Simplify right side
90,512x = 39,410,190,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,410,190,400/90,512 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 435,413.98
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