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