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