Finding the Third Proportional to 91,614 and 197,079
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,614 and 197,079 is: 423,954.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,614 : 197,079 = 197,079 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,614/197,079 = 197,079/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,614x = 197,079 × 197,079 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,614x = 38,840,132,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,840,132,241/91,614 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 423,954.11
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