Finding the Third Proportional to 91,530 and 213,840
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,530 and 213,840 is: 499,590.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,530 : 213,840 = 213,840 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,530/213,840 = 213,840/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,530x = 213,840 × 213,840 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,530x = 45,727,545,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 45,727,545,600/91,530 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 499,590.80
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