Finding the Third Proportional to 91,911 and 199,374
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,911 and 199,374 is: 432,483.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,911 : 199,374 = 199,374 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,911/199,374 = 199,374/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,911x = 199,374 × 199,374 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,911x = 39,749,991,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,749,991,876/91,911 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 432,483.51
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