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Finding the Third Proportional to 92,968 and 190,880

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Solution

The third proportional to 92,968 and 190,880 is: 391,910.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,968 : 190,880 = 190,880 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,968/190,880 = 190,880/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,968x = 190,880 × 190,880
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,968x = 36,435,174,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,435,174,400/92,968
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,910.92

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