Finding the Third Proportional to 92,117 and 198,328
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,117 and 198,328 is: 427,000.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,117 : 198,328 = 198,328 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,117/198,328 = 198,328/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,117x = 198,328 × 198,328 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,117x = 39,333,995,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,333,995,584/92,117 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 427,000.40
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