Finding the Third Proportional to 91,954 and 198,422.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,954 and 198,422.50 is: 428,165.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,954 : 198,422.50 = 198,422.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,954/198,422.50 = 198,422.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,954x = 198,422.50 × 198,422.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,954x = 39,371,488,506.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,371,488,506.25/91,954 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 428,165.04
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