Finding the Third Proportional to 92,432 and 189,244
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,432 and 189,244 is: 387,455.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,432 : 189,244 = 189,244 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,432/189,244 = 189,244/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,432x = 189,244 × 189,244 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,432x = 35,813,291,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 35,813,291,536/92,432 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 387,455.55
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