Finding the Third Proportional to 91,060 and 185,733
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,060 and 185,733 is: 378,835.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,060 : 185,733 = 185,733 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,060/185,733 = 185,733/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,060x = 185,733 × 185,733 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,060x = 34,496,747,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 34,496,747,289/91,060 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 378,835.35
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