Finding the Third Proportional to 90,904 and 186,319
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Solution
The third proportional to 90,904 and 186,319 is: 381,883.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
90,904 : 186,319 = 186,319 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
90,904/186,319 = 186,319/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
90,904x = 186,319 × 186,319 - Step 4: Simplify right side
90,904x = 34,714,769,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 34,714,769,761/90,904 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 381,883.85
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