Finding the Third Proportional to 91,866 and 196,854
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,866 and 196,854 is: 421,826.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,866 : 196,854 = 196,854 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,866/196,854 = 196,854/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,866x = 196,854 × 196,854 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,866x = 38,751,497,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,751,497,316/91,866 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 421,826.33
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