Finding the Third Proportional to 90,884 and 198,616
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Solution
The third proportional to 90,884 and 198,616 is: 434,051.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
90,884 : 198,616 = 198,616 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
90,884/198,616 = 198,616/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
90,884x = 198,616 × 198,616 - Step 4: Simplify right side
90,884x = 39,448,315,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,448,315,456/90,884 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 434,051.27
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