Finding the Third Proportional to 91,080 and 186,696
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,080 and 186,696 is: 382,689.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,080 : 186,696 = 186,696 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,080/186,696 = 186,696/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,080x = 186,696 × 186,696 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,080x = 34,855,396,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 34,855,396,416/91,080 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 382,689.90
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