Finding the Third Proportional to 91,606 and 198,876
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,606 and 198,876 is: 431,758.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,606 : 198,876 = 198,876 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,606/198,876 = 198,876/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,606x = 198,876 × 198,876 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,606x = 39,551,663,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,551,663,376/91,606 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 431,758.44
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