Finding the Third Proportional to 91,968 and 187,824
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,968 and 187,824 is: 383,588.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,968 : 187,824 = 187,824 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,968/187,824 = 187,824/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,968x = 187,824 × 187,824 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,968x = 35,277,854,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 35,277,854,976/91,968 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 383,588.37
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