Finding the Third Proportional to 91,464 and 199,686
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,464 and 199,686 is: 435,958.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,464 : 199,686 = 199,686 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,464/199,686 = 199,686/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,464x = 199,686 × 199,686 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,464x = 39,874,498,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,874,498,596/91,464 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 435,958.39
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