Finding the Third Proportional to 88,166 and 184,948
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Solution
The third proportional to 88,166 and 184,948 is: 387,970.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
88,166 : 184,948 = 184,948 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
88,166/184,948 = 184,948/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
88,166x = 184,948 × 184,948 - Step 4: Simplify right side
88,166x = 34,205,762,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 34,205,762,704/88,166 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 387,970.00
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