Finding the Third Proportional to 91,432 and 199,492
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,432 and 199,492 is: 435,264.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,432 : 199,492 = 199,492 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,432/199,492 = 199,492/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,432x = 199,492 × 199,492 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,432x = 39,797,058,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,797,058,064/91,432 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 435,264.00
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