Finding the Third Proportional to 91,343 and 199,243
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,343 and 199,243 is: 434,601.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,343 : 199,243 = 199,243 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,343/199,243 = 199,243/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,343x = 199,243 × 199,243 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,343x = 39,697,773,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,697,773,049/91,343 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 434,601.15
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