Finding the Third Proportional to 91,772 and 198,232
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,772 and 198,232 is: 428,190.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,772 : 198,232 = 198,232 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,772/198,232 = 198,232/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,772x = 198,232 × 198,232 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,772x = 39,295,925,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,295,925,824/91,772 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 428,190.80
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