Finding the Third Proportional to 91,160 and 195,946
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,160 and 195,946 is: 421,180.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,160 : 195,946 = 195,946 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,160/195,946 = 195,946/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,160x = 195,946 × 195,946 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,160x = 38,394,834,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,394,834,916/91,160 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 421,180.73
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