Finding the Third Proportional to 91,526 and 213,821
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,526 and 213,821 is: 499,523.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,526 : 213,821 = 213,821 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,526/213,821 = 213,821/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,526x = 213,821 × 213,821 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,526x = 45,719,420,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,719,420,041/91,526 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 499,523.85
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