Finding the Third Proportional to 91,878 and 202,380
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,878 and 202,380 is: 445,783.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,878 : 202,380 = 202,380 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,878/202,380 = 202,380/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,878x = 202,380 × 202,380 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,878x = 40,957,664,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,957,664,400/91,878 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 445,783.15
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