Finding the Third Proportional to 91,028 and 186,430
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,028 and 186,430 is: 381,818.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,028 : 186,430 = 186,430 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,028/186,430 = 186,430/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,028x = 186,430 × 186,430 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,028x = 34,756,144,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 34,756,144,900/91,028 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 381,818.18
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