Finding the Third Proportional to 91,996 and 198,508
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,996 and 198,508 is: 428,338.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,996 : 198,508 = 198,508 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,996/198,508 = 198,508/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,996x = 198,508 × 198,508 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,996x = 39,405,426,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,405,426,064/91,996 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 428,338.47
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