Finding the Third Proportional to 92,428 and 189,226
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,428 and 189,226 is: 387,398.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,428 : 189,226 = 189,226 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,428/189,226 = 189,226/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,428x = 189,226 × 189,226 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,428x = 35,806,479,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 35,806,479,076/92,428 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 387,398.61
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