Finding the Third Proportional to 92,164 and 199,036
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,164 and 199,036 is: 429,835.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,164 : 199,036 = 199,036 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,164/199,036 = 199,036/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,164x = 199,036 × 199,036 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,164x = 39,615,329,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,615,329,296/92,164 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 429,835.18
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