Finding the Third Proportional to 89,106 and 183,861
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Solution
The third proportional to 89,106 and 183,861 is: 379,378.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
89,106 : 183,861 = 183,861 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
89,106/183,861 = 183,861/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
89,106x = 183,861 × 183,861 - Step 4: Simplify right side
89,106x = 33,804,867,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 33,804,867,321/89,106 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 379,378.13
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