Finding the Third Proportional to 92,034 and 187,938
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,034 and 187,938 is: 383,778.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,034 : 187,938 = 187,938 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,034/187,938 = 187,938/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,034x = 187,938 × 187,938 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,034x = 35,320,691,844 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 35,320,691,844/92,034 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 383,778.73
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