Finding the Third Proportional to 83,388 and 192,882
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Solution
The third proportional to 83,388 and 192,882 is: 446,148.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
83,388 : 192,882 = 192,882 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
83,388/192,882 = 192,882/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
83,388x = 192,882 × 192,882 - Step 4: Simplify right side
83,388x = 37,203,465,924 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,203,465,924/83,388 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 446,148.92
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