Finding the Third Proportional to 91,580 and 193,000
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,580 and 193,000 is: 406,737.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,580 : 193,000 = 193,000 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,580/193,000 = 193,000/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,580x = 193,000 × 193,000 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,580x = 37,249,000,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,249,000,000/91,580 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 406,737.28
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