Finding the Third Proportional to 91,766 and 203,185
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,766 and 203,185 is: 449,884.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,766 : 203,185 = 203,185 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,766/203,185 = 203,185/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,766x = 203,185 × 203,185 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,766x = 41,284,144,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,284,144,225/91,766 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 449,884.97
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