Finding the Third Proportional to 91,696 and 187,279
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,696 and 187,279 is: 382,496.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,696 : 187,279 = 187,279 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,696/187,279 = 187,279/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,696x = 187,279 × 187,279 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,696x = 35,073,423,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 35,073,423,841/91,696 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 382,496.77
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