Finding the Third Proportional to 89,425 and 186,193
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Solution
The third proportional to 89,425 and 186,193 is: 387,674.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
89,425 : 186,193 = 186,193 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
89,425/186,193 = 186,193/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
89,425x = 186,193 × 186,193 - Step 4: Simplify right side
89,425x = 34,667,833,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 34,667,833,249/89,425 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 387,674.96
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