Finding the Third Proportional to 91,778 and 201,633
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,778 and 201,633 is: 442,980.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,778 : 201,633 = 201,633 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,778/201,633 = 201,633/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,778x = 201,633 × 201,633 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,778x = 40,655,866,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,655,866,689/91,778 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 442,980.53
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