Finding the Third Proportional to 91,769 and 170,186
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,769 and 170,186 is: 315,610.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,769 : 170,186 = 170,186 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,769/170,186 = 170,186/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,769x = 170,186 × 170,186 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,769x = 28,963,274,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,963,274,596/91,769 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 315,610.66
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