Finding the Third Proportional to 91,974 and 187,836
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Solution
The third proportional to 91,974 and 187,836 is: 383,612.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
91,974 : 187,836 = 187,836 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
91,974/187,836 = 187,836/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
91,974x = 187,836 × 187,836 - Step 4: Simplify right side
91,974x = 35,282,362,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 35,282,362,896/91,974 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 383,612.36
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