Finding the Third Proportional to 90,775 and 199,469
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Solution
The third proportional to 90,775 and 199,469 is: 438,313.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
90,775 : 199,469 = 199,469 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
90,775/199,469 = 199,469/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
90,775x = 199,469 × 199,469 - Step 4: Simplify right side
90,775x = 39,787,881,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,787,881,961/90,775 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 438,313.21
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