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Finding the Third Proportional to 92,007 and 187,884

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Solution

The third proportional to 92,007 and 187,884 is: 383,670.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,007 : 187,884 = 187,884 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,007/187,884 = 187,884/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,007x = 187,884 × 187,884
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,007x = 35,300,397,456
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,300,397,456/92,007
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,670.78

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