Finding the Third Proportional to 92,586 and 191,730
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,586 and 191,730 is: 397,040.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,586 : 191,730 = 191,730 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,586/191,730 = 191,730/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,586x = 191,730 × 191,730 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,586x = 36,760,392,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,760,392,900/92,586 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 397,040.51
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