Finding the Third Proportional to 91,524 and 199,908
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,524 and 199,908 is: 436,641.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,524 : 199,908 = 199,908 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,524/199,908 = 199,908/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,524x = 199,908 × 199,908 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,524x = 39,963,208,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,963,208,464/91,524 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 436,641.85
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