Finding the Third Proportional to 91,988 and 197,104
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,988 and 197,104 is: 422,337.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,988 : 197,104 = 197,104 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,988/197,104 = 197,104/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,988x = 197,104 × 197,104 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,988x = 38,849,986,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,849,986,816/91,988 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 422,337.55
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