Finding the Third Proportional to 91,347 and 199,251
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,347 and 199,251 is: 434,617.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,347 : 199,251 = 199,251 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,347/199,251 = 199,251/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,347x = 199,251 × 199,251 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,347x = 39,700,961,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,700,961,001/91,347 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 434,617.02
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