Finding the Third Proportional to 91,788 and 194,586
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,788 and 194,586 is: 412,512.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,788 : 194,586 = 194,586 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,788/194,586 = 194,586/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,788x = 194,586 × 194,586 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,788x = 37,863,711,396 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,863,711,396/91,788 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 412,512.65
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