Finding the Third Proportional to 91,368 and 199,827
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,368 and 199,827 is: 437,032.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,368 : 199,827 = 199,827 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,368/199,827 = 199,827/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,368x = 199,827 × 199,827 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,368x = 39,930,829,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,930,829,929/91,368 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 437,032.99
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