Finding the Third Proportional to 91,800 and 201,072
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,800 and 201,072 is: 440,413.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,800 : 201,072 = 201,072 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,800/201,072 = 201,072/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,800x = 201,072 × 201,072 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,800x = 40,429,949,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,429,949,184/91,800 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 440,413.39
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