Finding the Third Proportional to 91,620 and 198,046
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,620 and 198,046 is: 428,096.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,620 : 198,046 = 198,046 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,620/198,046 = 198,046/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,620x = 198,046 × 198,046 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,620x = 39,222,218,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,222,218,116/91,620 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 428,096.68
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