Finding the Third Proportional to 91,586 and 195,172
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,586 and 195,172 is: 415,916.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,586 : 195,172 = 195,172 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,586/195,172 = 195,172/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,586x = 195,172 × 195,172 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,586x = 38,092,109,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,092,109,584/91,586 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 415,916.29
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