Finding the Third Proportional to 91,287 and 197,154
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,287 and 197,154 is: 425,796.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,287 : 197,154 = 197,154 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,287/197,154 = 197,154/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,287x = 197,154 × 197,154 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,287x = 38,869,699,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,869,699,716/91,287 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 425,796.66
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