Finding the Third Proportional to 91,379 and 213,512
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,379 and 213,512 is: 498,882.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,379 : 213,512 = 213,512 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,379/213,512 = 213,512/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,379x = 213,512 × 213,512 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,379x = 45,587,374,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,587,374,144/91,379 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 498,882.39
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