Finding the Third Proportional to 91,242 and 195,966
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,242 and 195,966 is: 420,888.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,242 : 195,966 = 195,966 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,242/195,966 = 195,966/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,242x = 195,966 × 195,966 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,242x = 38,402,673,156 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,402,673,156/91,242 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 420,888.11
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