Finding the Third Proportional to 91,992 and 203,637
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,992 and 203,637 is: 450,778.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,992 : 203,637 = 203,637 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,992/203,637 = 203,637/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,992x = 203,637 × 203,637 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,992x = 41,468,027,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,468,027,769/91,992 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 450,778.63
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