Finding the Third Proportional to 91,884 and 187,656
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,884 and 187,656 is: 383,252.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,884 : 187,656 = 187,656 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,884/187,656 = 187,656/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,884x = 187,656 × 187,656 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,884x = 35,214,774,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 35,214,774,336/91,884 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 383,252.52
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