Finding the Third Proportional to 90,700 and 211,799
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Solution
The third proportional to 90,700 and 211,799 is: 494,584.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
90,700 : 211,799 = 211,799 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
90,700/211,799 = 211,799/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
90,700x = 211,799 × 211,799 - Step 4: Simplify right side
90,700x = 44,858,816,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,858,816,401/90,700 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 494,584.52
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