Finding the Third Proportional to 91,998 and 197,108
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,998 and 197,108 is: 422,308.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,998 : 197,108 = 197,108 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,998/197,108 = 197,108/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,998x = 197,108 × 197,108 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,998x = 38,851,563,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,851,563,664/91,998 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 422,308.79
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