Finding the Third Proportional to 92,130 and 199,814
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,130 and 199,814 is: 433,361.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,130 : 199,814 = 199,814 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,130/199,814 = 199,814/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,130x = 199,814 × 199,814 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,130x = 39,925,634,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,925,634,596/92,130 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 433,361.93
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