Finding the Third Proportional to 91,275 and 199,755
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,275 and 199,755 is: 437,163.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,275 : 199,755 = 199,755 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,275/199,755 = 199,755/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,275x = 199,755 × 199,755 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,275x = 39,902,060,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,902,060,025/91,275 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 437,163.08
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