Finding the Third Proportional to 91,391 and 211,551
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,391 and 211,551 is: 489,696.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,391 : 211,551 = 211,551 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,391/211,551 = 211,551/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,391x = 211,551 × 211,551 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,391x = 44,753,825,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,753,825,601/91,391 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 489,696.20
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