Finding the Third Proportional to 92,974 and 190,849
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,974 and 190,849 is: 391,758.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,974 : 190,849 = 190,849 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,974/190,849 = 190,849/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,974x = 190,849 × 190,849 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,974x = 36,423,340,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,423,340,801/92,974 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 391,758.35
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