Finding the Third Proportional to 91,988 and 201,640
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,988 and 201,640 is: 441,999.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,988 : 201,640 = 201,640 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,988/201,640 = 201,640/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,988x = 201,640 × 201,640 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,988x = 40,658,689,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,658,689,600/91,988 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 441,999.93
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