Finding the Third Proportional to 91,772 and 194,560
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,772 and 194,560 is: 412,474.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,772 : 194,560 = 194,560 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,772/194,560 = 194,560/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,772x = 194,560 × 194,560 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,772x = 37,853,593,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,853,593,600/91,772 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 412,474.32
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