Finding the Third Proportional to 91,779 and 194,589
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,779 and 194,589 is: 412,565.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,779 : 194,589 = 194,589 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,779/194,589 = 194,589/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,779x = 194,589 × 194,589 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,779x = 37,864,878,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,864,878,921/91,779 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 412,565.83
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