Finding the Third Proportional to 92,670 and 188,617.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,670 and 188,617.50 is: 383,905.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,670 : 188,617.50 = 188,617.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,670/188,617.50 = 188,617.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,670x = 188,617.50 × 188,617.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,670x = 35,576,561,306.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 35,576,561,306.25/92,670 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 383,905.92
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