Finding the Third Proportional to 92,124 and 199,800
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,124 and 199,800 is: 433,329.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,124 : 199,800 = 199,800 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,124/199,800 = 199,800/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,124x = 199,800 × 199,800 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,124x = 39,920,040,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,920,040,000/92,124 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 433,329.43
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