Finding the Third Proportional to 92,201 and 187,784
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,201 and 187,784 is: 382,456.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,201 : 187,784 = 187,784 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,201/187,784 = 187,784/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,201x = 187,784 × 187,784 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,201x = 35,262,830,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 35,262,830,656/92,201 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 382,456.05
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