Finding the Third Proportional to 92,968 and 191,437
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,968 and 191,437 is: 394,201.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,968 : 191,437 = 191,437 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,968/191,437 = 191,437/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,968x = 191,437 × 191,437 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,968x = 36,648,124,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,648,124,969/92,968 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 394,201.50
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