Finding the Third Proportional to 89,754 and 182,452
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Solution
The third proportional to 89,754 and 182,452 is: 370,888.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
89,754 : 182,452 = 182,452 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
89,754/182,452 = 182,452/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
89,754x = 182,452 × 182,452 - Step 4: Simplify right side
89,754x = 33,288,732,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 33,288,732,304/89,754 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 370,888.57
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