Finding the Third Proportional to 92,502 and 191,568
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,502 and 191,568 is: 396,729.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,502 : 191,568 = 191,568 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,502/191,568 = 191,568/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,502x = 191,568 × 191,568 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,502x = 36,698,298,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,698,298,624/92,502 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 396,729.79
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