Finding the Third Proportional to 91,978 and 201,620
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,978 and 201,620 is: 441,960.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,978 : 201,620 = 201,620 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,978/201,620 = 201,620/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,978x = 201,620 × 201,620 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,978x = 40,650,624,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,650,624,400/91,978 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 441,960.30
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