Finding the Third Proportional to 91,866 and 165,600
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,866 and 165,600 is: 298,514.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,866 : 165,600 = 165,600 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,866/165,600 = 165,600/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,866x = 165,600 × 165,600 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,866x = 27,423,360,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,423,360,000/91,866 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 298,514.79
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