Finding the Third Proportional to 90,636 and 198,396
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Solution
The third proportional to 90,636 and 198,396 is: 434,275.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
90,636 : 198,396 = 198,396 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
90,636/198,396 = 198,396/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
90,636x = 198,396 × 198,396 - Step 4: Simplify right side
90,636x = 39,360,972,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,360,972,816/90,636 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 434,275.26
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