Finding the Third Proportional to 91,878 and 189,660
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,878 and 189,660 is: 391,507.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,878 : 189,660 = 189,660 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,878/189,660 = 189,660/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,878x = 189,660 × 189,660 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,878x = 35,970,915,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 35,970,915,600/91,878 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 391,507.39
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