Finding the Third Proportional to 91,828 and 197,660
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,828 and 197,660 is: 425,463.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,828 : 197,660 = 197,660 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,828/197,660 = 197,660/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,828x = 197,660 × 197,660 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,828x = 39,069,475,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,069,475,600/91,828 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 425,463.65
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