Finding the Third Proportional to 91,865 and 196,852
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,865 and 196,852 is: 421,822.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,865 : 196,852 = 196,852 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,865/196,852 = 196,852/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,865x = 196,852 × 196,852 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,865x = 38,750,709,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,750,709,904/91,865 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 421,822.35
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