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Finding the Third Proportional to 92,214 and 187,809

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Solution

The third proportional to 92,214 and 187,809 is: 382,503.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,214 : 187,809 = 187,809 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,214/187,809 = 187,809/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,214x = 187,809 × 187,809
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,214x = 35,272,220,481
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,272,220,481/92,214
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,503.96

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