Finding the Third Proportional to 93,586 and 178,540
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Solution
The third proportional to 93,586 and 178,540 is: 340,612.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,586 : 178,540 = 178,540 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,586/178,540 = 178,540/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,586x = 178,540 × 178,540 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,586x = 31,876,531,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,876,531,600/93,586 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 340,612.18
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