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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92,982 : 190,866 = 190,866 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92,982/190,866 = 190,866/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92,982x = 190,866 × 190,866
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92,982x = 36,429,829,956
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,429,829,956/92,982
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,794.43

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