Finding the Third Proportional to 92,208 and 187,798
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,208 and 187,798 is: 382,484.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,208 : 187,798 = 187,798 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,208/187,798 = 187,798/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,208x = 187,798 × 187,798 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,208x = 35,268,088,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 35,268,088,804/92,208 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 382,484.04
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