Finding the Third Proportional to 91,029 and 196,962
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,029 and 196,962 is: 426,172.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,029 : 196,962 = 196,962 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,029/196,962 = 196,962/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,029x = 196,962 × 196,962 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,029x = 38,794,029,444 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,794,029,444/91,029 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 426,172.20
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