Finding the Third Proportional to 38,196 and 91,458
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Solution
The third proportional to 38,196 and 91,458 is: 218,990.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,196 : 91,458 = 91,458 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,196/91,458 = 91,458/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,196x = 91,458 × 91,458 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,196x = 8,364,565,764 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,364,565,764/38,196 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 218,990.62
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