Finding the Third Proportional to 91,086 and 197,724
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,086 and 197,724 is: 429,207.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,086 : 197,724 = 197,724 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,086/197,724 = 197,724/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,086x = 197,724 × 197,724 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,086x = 39,094,780,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,094,780,176/91,086 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 429,207.34
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