Finding the Third Proportional to 89,921 and 192,964
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Solution
The third proportional to 89,921 and 192,964 is: 414,086.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
89,921 : 192,964 = 192,964 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
89,921/192,964 = 192,964/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
89,921x = 192,964 × 192,964 - Step 4: Simplify right side
89,921x = 37,235,105,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,235,105,296/89,921 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 414,086.87
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