Finding the Third Proportional to 92,678 and 188,630
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,678 and 188,630 is: 383,923.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,678 : 188,630 = 188,630 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,678/188,630 = 188,630/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,678x = 188,630 × 188,630 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,678x = 35,581,276,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 35,581,276,900/92,678 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 383,923.66
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