Finding the Third Proportional to 92,969 and 191,439
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,969 and 191,439 is: 394,205.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,969 : 191,439 = 191,439 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,969/191,439 = 191,439/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,969x = 191,439 × 191,439 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,969x = 36,648,890,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,648,890,721/92,969 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 394,205.50
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