Finding the Third Proportional to 90,580 and 198,652
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Solution
The third proportional to 90,580 and 198,652 is: 435,665.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
90,580 : 198,652 = 198,652 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
90,580/198,652 = 198,652/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
90,580x = 198,652 × 198,652 - Step 4: Simplify right side
90,580x = 39,462,617,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,462,617,104/90,580 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 435,665.90
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