Finding the Third Proportional to 91,564 and 192,972
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,564 and 192,972 is: 406,690.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,564 : 192,972 = 192,972 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,564/192,972 = 192,972/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,564x = 192,972 × 192,972 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,564x = 37,238,192,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,238,192,784/91,564 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 406,690.32
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