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Finding the Third Proportional to 92,832 and 190,580

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Solution

The third proportional to 92,832 and 190,580 is: 391,252.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,832 : 190,580 = 190,580 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,832/190,580 = 190,580/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,832x = 190,580 × 190,580
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,832x = 36,320,736,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,320,736,400/92,832
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,252.33

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