Finding the Third Proportional to 91,868 and 198,424
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,868 and 198,424 is: 428,572.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,868 : 198,424 = 198,424 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,868/198,424 = 198,424/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,868x = 198,424 × 198,424 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,868x = 39,372,083,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,372,083,776/91,868 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 428,572.34
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