Finding the Third Proportional to 91,590 and 198,732
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,590 and 198,732 is: 431,208.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,590 : 198,732 = 198,732 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,590/198,732 = 198,732/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,590x = 198,732 × 198,732 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,590x = 39,494,407,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,494,407,824/91,590 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 431,208.73
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