Finding the Third Proportional to 92,982 and 190,866
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,982 and 190,866 is: 391,794.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,982 : 190,866 = 190,866 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,982/190,866 = 190,866/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,982x = 190,866 × 190,866 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,982x = 36,429,829,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,429,829,956/92,982 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 391,794.43
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