Finding the Third Proportional to 91,980 and 201,624
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,980 and 201,624 is: 441,968.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,980 : 201,624 = 201,624 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,980/201,624 = 201,624/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,980x = 201,624 × 201,624 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,980x = 40,652,237,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,652,237,376/91,980 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 441,968.23
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