Finding the Third Proportional to 91,581 and 193,002
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,581 and 193,002 is: 406,741.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,581 : 193,002 = 193,002 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,581/193,002 = 193,002/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,581x = 193,002 × 193,002 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,581x = 37,249,772,004 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,249,772,004/91,581 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 406,741.27
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