Finding the Third Proportional to 91,312 and 199,233
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,312 and 199,233 is: 434,705.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,312 : 199,233 = 199,233 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,312/199,233 = 199,233/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,312x = 199,233 × 199,233 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,312x = 39,693,788,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,693,788,289/91,312 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 434,705.06
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