Finding the Third Proportional to 91,422 and 199,932
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,422 and 199,932 is: 437,233.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,422 : 199,932 = 199,932 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,422/199,932 = 199,932/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,422x = 199,932 × 199,932 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,422x = 39,972,804,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,972,804,624/91,422 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 437,233.98
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