Finding the Third Proportional to 92,042 and 198,583
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,042 and 198,583 is: 428,447.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,042 : 198,583 = 198,583 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,042/198,583 = 198,583/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,042x = 198,583 × 198,583 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,042x = 39,435,207,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,435,207,889/92,042 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 428,447.97
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