Finding the Third Proportional to 91,519 and 167,849
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,519 and 167,849 is: 307,840.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,519 : 167,849 = 167,849 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,519/167,849 = 167,849/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,519x = 167,849 × 167,849 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,519x = 28,173,286,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,173,286,801/91,519 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 307,840.85
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