Finding the Third Proportional to 91,068 and 185,745
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,068 and 185,745 is: 378,851.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,068 : 185,745 = 185,745 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,068/185,745 = 185,745/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,068x = 185,745 × 185,745 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,068x = 34,501,205,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 34,501,205,025/91,068 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 378,851.02
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