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Finding the Third Proportional to 92,047 and 189,966

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Solution

The third proportional to 92,047 and 189,966 is: 392,050.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,047 : 189,966 = 189,966 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,047/189,966 = 189,966/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,047x = 189,966 × 189,966
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,047x = 36,087,081,156
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,087,081,156/92,047
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,050.60

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