Finding the Third Proportional to 91,176 and 195,984
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,176 and 195,984 is: 421,270.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,176 : 195,984 = 195,984 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,176/195,984 = 195,984/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,176x = 195,984 × 195,984 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,176x = 38,409,728,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,409,728,256/91,176 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 421,270.16
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