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Finding the Third Proportional to 92,186 and 193,642

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Solution

The third proportional to 92,186 and 193,642 is: 406,756.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,186 : 193,642 = 193,642 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,186/193,642 = 193,642/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,186x = 193,642 × 193,642
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,186x = 37,497,224,164
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,497,224,164/92,186
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,756.17

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