Finding the Third Proportional to 91,350 and 199,258
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,350 and 199,258 is: 434,633.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,350 : 199,258 = 199,258 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,350/199,258 = 199,258/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,350x = 199,258 × 199,258 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,350x = 39,703,750,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,703,750,564/91,350 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 434,633.28
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