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Finding the Third Proportional to 92,466 and 189,306

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Solution

The third proportional to 92,466 and 189,306 is: 387,566.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,466 : 189,306 = 189,306 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,466/189,306 = 189,306/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,466x = 189,306 × 189,306
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,466x = 35,836,761,636
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,836,761,636/92,466
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,566.91

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