Finding the Third Proportional to 91,216 and 199,684
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,216 and 199,684 is: 437,134.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,216 : 199,684 = 199,684 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,216/199,684 = 199,684/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,216x = 199,684 × 199,684 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,216x = 39,873,699,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,873,699,856/91,216 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 437,134.93
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