Finding the Third Proportional to 90,935 and 199,918
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Solution
The third proportional to 90,935 and 199,918 is: 439,514.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
90,935 : 199,918 = 199,918 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
90,935/199,918 = 199,918/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
90,935x = 199,918 × 199,918 - Step 4: Simplify right side
90,935x = 39,967,206,724 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,967,206,724/90,935 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 439,514.01
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