Finding the Third Proportional to 89,094 and 186,828
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Solution
The third proportional to 89,094 and 186,828 is: 391,773.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
89,094 : 186,828 = 186,828 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
89,094/186,828 = 186,828/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
89,094x = 186,828 × 186,828 - Step 4: Simplify right side
89,094x = 34,904,701,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 34,904,701,584/89,094 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 391,773.87
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