Finding the Third Proportional to 91,166 and 195,958
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,166 and 195,958 is: 421,204.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,166 : 195,958 = 195,958 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,166/195,958 = 195,958/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,166x = 195,958 × 195,958 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,166x = 38,399,537,764 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,399,537,764/91,166 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 421,204.59
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