Finding the Third Proportional to 91,864 and 198,416
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,864 and 198,416 is: 428,556.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,864 : 198,416 = 198,416 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,864/198,416 = 198,416/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,864x = 198,416 × 198,416 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,864x = 39,368,909,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,368,909,056/91,864 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 428,556.44
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