Finding the Third Proportional to 90,972 and 199,804
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Solution
The third proportional to 90,972 and 199,804 is: 438,834.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
90,972 : 199,804 = 199,804 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
90,972/199,804 = 199,804/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
90,972x = 199,804 × 199,804 - Step 4: Simplify right side
90,972x = 39,921,638,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,921,638,416/90,972 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 438,834.35
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