Finding the Third Proportional to 91,394 and 211,781
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,394 and 211,781 is: 490,745.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,394 : 211,781 = 211,781 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,394/211,781 = 211,781/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,394x = 211,781 × 211,781 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,394x = 44,851,191,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,851,191,961/91,394 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 490,745.48
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