Finding the Third Proportional to 90,697 and 211,791
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Solution
The third proportional to 90,697 and 211,791 is: 494,563.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
90,697 : 211,791 = 211,791 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
90,697/211,791 = 211,791/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
90,697x = 211,791 × 211,791 - Step 4: Simplify right side
90,697x = 44,855,427,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,855,427,681/90,697 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 494,563.52
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