Finding the Third Proportional to 91,538 and 198,028
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,538 and 198,028 is: 428,402.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,538 : 198,028 = 198,028 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,538/198,028 = 198,028/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,538x = 198,028 × 198,028 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,538x = 39,215,088,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,215,088,784/91,538 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 428,402.29
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