Finding the Third Proportional to 91,728 and 191,778
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,728 and 191,778 is: 400,955.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,728 : 191,778 = 191,778 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,728/191,778 = 191,778/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,728x = 191,778 × 191,778 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,728x = 36,778,801,284 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,778,801,284/91,728 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 400,955.01
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