Finding the Third Proportional to 91,908 and 198,880
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,908 and 198,880 is: 430,357.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,908 : 198,880 = 198,880 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,908/198,880 = 198,880/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,908x = 198,880 × 198,880 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,908x = 39,553,254,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,553,254,400/91,908 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 430,357.04
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