Finding the Third Proportional to 92,120 and 201,800
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,120 and 201,800 is: 442,067.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,120 : 201,800 = 201,800 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,120/201,800 = 201,800/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,120x = 201,800 × 201,800 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,120x = 40,723,240,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,723,240,000/92,120 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 442,067.30
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