Finding the Third Proportional to 92,568 and 191,700
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,568 and 191,700 is: 396,993.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,568 : 191,700 = 191,700 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,568/191,700 = 191,700/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,568x = 191,700 × 191,700 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,568x = 36,748,890,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,748,890,000/92,568 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 396,993.45
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