Finding the Third Proportional to 91,789 and 194,587
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,789 and 194,587 is: 412,512.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,789 : 194,587 = 194,587 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,789/194,587 = 194,587/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,789x = 194,587 × 194,587 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,789x = 37,864,100,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,864,100,569/91,789 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 412,512.40
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