Finding the Third Proportional to 91,400 and 194,440
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,400 and 194,440 is: 413,642.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,400 : 194,440 = 194,440 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,400/194,440 = 194,440/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,400x = 194,440 × 194,440 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,400x = 37,806,913,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,806,913,600/91,400 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 413,642.38
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