Finding the Third Proportional to 91,722 and 187,332
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,722 and 187,332 is: 382,604.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,722 : 187,332 = 187,332 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,722/187,332 = 187,332/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,722x = 187,332 × 187,332 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,722x = 35,093,278,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 35,093,278,224/91,722 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 382,604.81
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