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Finding the Third Proportional to 92,166 and 188,220

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Solution

The third proportional to 92,166 and 188,220 is: 384,380.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,166 : 188,220 = 188,220 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,166/188,220 = 188,220/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,166x = 188,220 × 188,220
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,166x = 35,426,768,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,426,768,400/92,166
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,380.01

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