Finding the Third Proportional to 91,388 and 211,544
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,388 and 211,544 is: 489,679.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,388 : 211,544 = 211,544 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,388/211,544 = 211,544/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,388x = 211,544 × 211,544 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,388x = 44,750,863,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,750,863,936/91,388 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 489,679.87
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