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Finding the Third Proportional to 92,419 and 189,209.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 92,419 and 189,209.50 is: 387,368.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,419 : 189,209.50 = 189,209.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,419/189,209.50 = 189,209.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,419x = 189,209.50 × 189,209.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,419x = 35,800,234,890.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,800,234,890.25/92,419
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,368.78

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