Finding the Third Proportional to 90,558 and 198,594
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Solution
The third proportional to 90,558 and 198,594 is: 435,517.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
90,558 : 198,594 = 198,594 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
90,558/198,594 = 198,594/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
90,558x = 198,594 × 198,594 - Step 4: Simplify right side
90,558x = 39,439,576,836 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,439,576,836/90,558 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 435,517.31
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