Finding the Third Proportional to 90,569.50 and 198,635
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Solution
The third proportional to 90,569.50 and 198,635 is: 435,641.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
90,569.50 : 198,635 = 198,635 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
90,569.50/198,635 = 198,635/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
90,569.50x = 198,635 × 198,635 - Step 4: Simplify right side
90,569.50x = 39,455,863,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,455,863,225/90,569.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 435,641.84
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