Finding the Third Proportional to 91,704 and 189,114
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,704 and 189,114 is: 389,995.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,704 : 189,114 = 189,114 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,704/189,114 = 189,114/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,704x = 189,114 × 189,114 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,704x = 35,764,104,996 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 35,764,104,996/91,704 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 389,995.04
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