Finding the Third Proportional to 91,404 and 199,575
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,404 and 199,575 is: 435,759.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,404 : 199,575 = 199,575 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,404/199,575 = 199,575/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,404x = 199,575 × 199,575 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,404x = 39,830,180,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,830,180,625/91,404 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 435,759.71
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