Finding the Third Proportional to 92,966 and 190,876
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,966 and 190,876 is: 391,902.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,966 : 190,876 = 190,876 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,966/190,876 = 190,876/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,966x = 190,876 × 190,876 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,966x = 36,433,647,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,433,647,376/92,966 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 391,902.93
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