Finding the Third Proportional to 91,454 and 199,666
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,454 and 199,666 is: 435,918.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,454 : 199,666 = 199,666 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,454/199,666 = 199,666/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,454x = 199,666 × 199,666 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,454x = 39,866,511,556 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,866,511,556/91,454 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 435,918.73
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