Finding the Third Proportional to 89,318 and 187,828
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Solution
The third proportional to 89,318 and 187,828 is: 394,985.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
89,318 : 187,828 = 187,828 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
89,318/187,828 = 187,828/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
89,318x = 187,828 × 187,828 - Step 4: Simplify right side
89,318x = 35,279,357,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 35,279,357,584/89,318 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 394,985.98
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