Finding the Third Proportional to 91,976 and 201,616
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,976 and 201,616 is: 441,952.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,976 : 201,616 = 201,616 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,976/201,616 = 201,616/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,976x = 201,616 × 201,616 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,976x = 40,649,011,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,649,011,456/91,976 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 441,952.37
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