Finding the Third Proportional to 91,712 and 186,368
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,712 and 186,368 is: 378,718.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,712 : 186,368 = 186,368 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,712/186,368 = 186,368/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,712x = 186,368 × 186,368 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,712x = 34,733,031,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 34,733,031,424/91,712 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 378,718.50
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