Finding the Third Proportional to 91,083 and 186,702
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,083 and 186,702 is: 382,701.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,083 : 186,702 = 186,702 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,083/186,702 = 186,702/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,083x = 186,702 × 186,702 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,083x = 34,857,636,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 34,857,636,804/91,083 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 382,701.90
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