Finding the Third Proportional to 91,092 and 198,991.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,092 and 198,991.50 is: 434,699.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,092 : 198,991.50 = 198,991.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,092/198,991.50 = 198,991.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,092x = 198,991.50 × 198,991.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,092x = 39,597,617,072.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,597,617,072.25/91,092 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 434,699.17
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