Finding the Third Proportional to 91,469 and 198,976
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,469 and 198,976 is: 432,840.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,469 : 198,976 = 198,976 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,469/198,976 = 198,976/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,469x = 198,976 × 198,976 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,469x = 39,591,448,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,591,448,576/91,469 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 432,840.07
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