Finding the Third Proportional to 91,622 and 198,912
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,622 and 198,912 is: 431,839.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,622 : 198,912 = 198,912 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,622/198,912 = 198,912/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,622x = 198,912 × 198,912 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,622x = 39,565,983,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,565,983,744/91,622 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 431,839.34
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