Finding the Third Proportional to 92,710 and 188,690
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,710 and 188,690 is: 384,035.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,710 : 188,690 = 188,690 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,710/188,690 = 188,690/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,710x = 188,690 × 188,690 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,710x = 35,603,916,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 35,603,916,100/92,710 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 384,035.34
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