Finding the Third Proportional to 91,032 and 186,437
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,032 and 186,437 is: 381,830.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,032 : 186,437 = 186,437 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,032/186,437 = 186,437/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,032x = 186,437 × 186,437 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,032x = 34,758,754,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 34,758,754,969/91,032 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 381,830.07
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