Finding the Third Proportional to 91,930 and 189,764
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,930 and 189,764 is: 391,715.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,930 : 189,764 = 189,764 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,930/189,764 = 189,764/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,930x = 189,764 × 189,764 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,930x = 36,010,375,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,010,375,696/91,930 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 391,715.17
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