Finding the Third Proportional to 91,884.75 and 187,657.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,884.75 and 187,657.50 is: 383,255.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,884.75 : 187,657.50 = 187,657.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,884.75/187,657.50 = 187,657.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,884.75x = 187,657.50 × 187,657.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,884.75x = 35,215,337,306.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 35,215,337,306.25/91,884.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 383,255.52
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