Finding the Third Proportional to 92,176 and 197,408
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,176 and 197,408 is: 422,777.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,176 : 197,408 = 197,408 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,176/197,408 = 197,408/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,176x = 197,408 × 197,408 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,176x = 38,969,918,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,969,918,464/92,176 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 422,777.28
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