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Finding the Third Proportional to 93,856 and 189,248

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Solution

The third proportional to 93,856 and 189,248 is: 381,593.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93,856 : 189,248 = 189,248 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93,856/189,248 = 189,248/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93,856x = 189,248 × 189,248
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93,856x = 35,814,805,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,814,805,504/93,856
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,593.14

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