Finding the Third Proportional to 91,330 and 197,172
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,330 and 197,172 is: 425,673.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,330 : 197,172 = 197,172 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,330/197,172 = 197,172/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,330x = 197,172 × 197,172 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,330x = 38,876,797,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,876,797,584/91,330 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 425,673.90
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