Finding the Third Proportional to 91,814 and 194,653
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,814 and 194,653 is: 412,679.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,814 : 194,653 = 194,653 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,814/194,653 = 194,653/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,814x = 194,653 × 194,653 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,814x = 37,889,790,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,889,790,409/91,814 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 412,679.88
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