Finding the Third Proportional to 91,968 and 201,156
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,968 and 201,156 is: 439,976.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,968 : 201,156 = 201,156 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,968/201,156 = 201,156/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,968x = 201,156 × 201,156 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,968x = 40,463,736,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,463,736,336/91,968 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 439,976.26
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