Finding the Third Proportional to 90,807 and 179,295
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Solution
The third proportional to 90,807 and 179,295 is: 354,011.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
90,807 : 179,295 = 179,295 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
90,807/179,295 = 179,295/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
90,807x = 179,295 × 179,295 - Step 4: Simplify right side
90,807x = 32,146,697,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 32,146,697,025/90,807 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 354,011.22
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