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Finding the Third Proportional to 92,827 and 190,572

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Solution

The third proportional to 92,827 and 190,572 is: 391,240.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,827 : 190,572 = 190,572 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,827/190,572 = 190,572/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,827x = 190,572 × 190,572
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,827x = 36,317,687,184
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,317,687,184/92,827
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,240.56

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