Finding the Third Proportional to 90,930 and 198,381
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Solution
The third proportional to 90,930 and 198,381 is: 432,805.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
90,930 : 198,381 = 198,381 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
90,930/198,381 = 198,381/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
90,930x = 198,381 × 198,381 - Step 4: Simplify right side
90,930x = 39,355,021,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,355,021,161/90,930 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 432,805.69
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