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Finding the Third Proportional to 92,204 and 187,790

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Solution

The third proportional to 92,204 and 187,790 is: 382,468.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,204 : 187,790 = 187,790 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,204/187,790 = 187,790/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,204x = 187,790 × 187,790
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,204x = 35,265,084,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,265,084,100/92,204
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,468.05

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