Finding the Third Proportional to 92,706 and 188,682
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,706 and 188,682 is: 384,019.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,706 : 188,682 = 188,682 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,706/188,682 = 188,682/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,706x = 188,682 × 188,682 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,706x = 35,600,897,124 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 35,600,897,124/92,706 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 384,019.34
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