Finding the Third Proportional to 92,427 and 189,234
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,427 and 189,234 is: 387,435.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,427 : 189,234 = 189,234 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,427/189,234 = 189,234/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,427x = 189,234 × 189,234 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,427x = 35,809,506,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 35,809,506,756/92,427 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 387,435.56
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