Finding the Third Proportional to 90,794 and 179,263
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Solution
The third proportional to 90,794 and 179,263 is: 353,935.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
90,794 : 179,263 = 179,263 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
90,794/179,263 = 179,263/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
90,794x = 179,263 × 179,263 - Step 4: Simplify right side
90,794x = 32,135,223,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 32,135,223,169/90,794 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 353,935.54
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