Finding the Third Proportional to 92,634 and 188,541
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,634 and 188,541 is: 383,743.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,634 : 188,541 = 188,541 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,634/188,541 = 188,541/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,634x = 188,541 × 188,541 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,634x = 35,547,708,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 35,547,708,681/92,634 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 383,743.64
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