Finding the Third Proportional to 91,524 and 213,816
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,524 and 213,816 is: 499,511.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,524 : 213,816 = 213,816 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,524/213,816 = 213,816/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,524x = 213,816 × 213,816 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,524x = 45,717,281,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,717,281,856/91,524 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 499,511.41
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