Finding the Third Proportional to 91,584 and 198,720
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,584 and 198,720 is: 431,184.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,584 : 198,720 = 198,720 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,584/198,720 = 198,720/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,584x = 198,720 × 198,720 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,584x = 39,489,638,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,489,638,400/91,584 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 431,184.91
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