Finding the Third Proportional to 91,572 and 189,006
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,572 and 189,006 is: 390,111.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,572 : 189,006 = 189,006 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,572/189,006 = 189,006/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,572x = 189,006 × 189,006 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,572x = 35,723,268,036 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 35,723,268,036/91,572 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 390,111.26
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