Finding the Third Proportional to 91,310 and 185,131
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,310 and 185,131 is: 375,353.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,310 : 185,131 = 185,131 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,310/185,131 = 185,131/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,310x = 185,131 × 185,131 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,310x = 34,273,487,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 34,273,487,161/91,310 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 375,353.05
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