Finding the Third Proportional to 91,315 and 199,240
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,315 and 199,240 is: 434,721.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,315 : 199,240 = 199,240 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,315/199,240 = 199,240/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,315x = 199,240 × 199,240 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,315x = 39,696,577,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,696,577,600/91,315 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 434,721.32
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