Finding the Third Proportional to 91,848 and 198,384
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,848 and 198,384 is: 428,492.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,848 : 198,384 = 198,384 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,848/198,384 = 198,384/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,848x = 198,384 × 198,384 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,848x = 39,356,211,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,356,211,456/91,848 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 428,492.85
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