Finding the Third Proportional to 91,674 and 189,058.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,674 and 189,058.50 is: 389,893.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,674 : 189,058.50 = 189,058.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,674/189,058.50 = 189,058.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,674x = 189,058.50 × 189,058.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,674x = 35,743,116,422.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 35,743,116,422.25/91,674 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 389,893.71
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