Finding the Third Proportional to 91,084 and 197,720
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,084 and 197,720 is: 429,199.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,084 : 197,720 = 197,720 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,084/197,720 = 197,720/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,084x = 197,720 × 197,720 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,084x = 39,093,198,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,093,198,400/91,084 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 429,199.40
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