Finding the Third Proportional to 92,974 and 191,450
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,974 and 191,450 is: 394,229.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,974 : 191,450 = 191,450 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,974/191,450 = 191,450/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,974x = 191,450 × 191,450 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,974x = 36,653,102,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,653,102,500/92,974 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 394,229.60
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