Finding the Third Proportional to 94,830 and 192,387
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Solution
The third proportional to 94,830 and 192,387 is: 390,306.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
94,830 : 192,387 = 192,387 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
94,830/192,387 = 192,387/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
94,830x = 192,387 × 192,387 - Step 4: Simplify right side
94,830x = 37,012,757,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,012,757,769/94,830 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 390,306.42
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