Finding the Third Proportional to 91,930 and 184,472
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,930 and 184,472 is: 370,172.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,930 : 184,472 = 184,472 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,930/184,472 = 184,472/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,930x = 184,472 × 184,472 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,930x = 34,029,918,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 34,029,918,784/91,930 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 370,172.07
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