Finding the Third Proportional to 92,824 and 190,566
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,824 and 190,566 is: 391,228.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,824 : 190,566 = 190,566 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,824/190,566 = 190,566/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,824x = 190,566 × 190,566 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,824x = 36,315,400,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,315,400,356/92,824 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 391,228.57
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