Finding the Third Proportional to 91,885 and 202,394
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,885 and 202,394 is: 445,810.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,885 : 202,394 = 202,394 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,885/202,394 = 202,394/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,885x = 202,394 × 202,394 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,885x = 40,963,331,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,963,331,236/91,885 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 445,810.86
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