Finding the Third Proportional to 91,716 and 200,712
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,716 and 200,712 is: 439,239.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,716 : 200,712 = 200,712 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,716/200,712 = 200,712/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,716x = 200,712 × 200,712 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,716x = 40,285,306,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,285,306,944/91,716 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 439,239.68
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