Finding the Third Proportional to 91,736 and 197,035
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,736 and 197,035 is: 423,201.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,736 : 197,035 = 197,035 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,736/197,035 = 197,035/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,736x = 197,035 × 197,035 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,736x = 38,822,791,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,822,791,225/91,736 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 423,201.26
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