Finding the Third Proportional to 91,036 and 198,748
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,036 and 198,748 is: 433,902.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,036 : 198,748 = 198,748 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,036/198,748 = 198,748/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,036x = 198,748 × 198,748 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,036x = 39,500,767,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,500,767,504/91,036 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 433,902.71
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