Finding the Third Proportional to 90,728 and 185,344
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Solution
The third proportional to 90,728 and 185,344 is: 378,630.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
90,728 : 185,344 = 185,344 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
90,728/185,344 = 185,344/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
90,728x = 185,344 × 185,344 - Step 4: Simplify right side
90,728x = 34,352,398,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 34,352,398,336/90,728 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 378,630.61
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