Finding the Third Proportional to 91,886 and 197,850
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,886 and 197,850 is: 426,012.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,886 : 197,850 = 197,850 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,886/197,850 = 197,850/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,886x = 197,850 × 197,850 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,886x = 39,144,622,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,144,622,500/91,886 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 426,012.91
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