Finding the Third Proportional to 90,972 and 191,367
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Solution
The third proportional to 90,972 and 191,367 is: 402,556.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
90,972 : 191,367 = 191,367 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
90,972/191,367 = 191,367/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
90,972x = 191,367 × 191,367 - Step 4: Simplify right side
90,972x = 36,621,328,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,621,328,689/90,972 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 402,556.05
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