Finding the Third Proportional to 91,620 and 197,064
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,620 and 197,064 is: 423,861.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,620 : 197,064 = 197,064 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,620/197,064 = 197,064/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,620x = 197,064 × 197,064 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,620x = 38,834,220,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,834,220,096/91,620 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 423,861.82
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