Finding the Third Proportional to 92,572 and 191,708
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,572 and 191,708 is: 397,009.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,572 : 191,708 = 191,708 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,572/191,708 = 191,708/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,572x = 191,708 × 191,708 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,572x = 36,751,957,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,751,957,264/92,572 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 397,009.43
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