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Finding the Third Proportional to 91,356 and 185,232

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Solution

The third proportional to 91,356 and 185,232 is: 375,573.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91,356 : 185,232 = 185,232 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91,356/185,232 = 185,232/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91,356x = 185,232 × 185,232
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91,356x = 34,310,893,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,310,893,824/91,356
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,573.51

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