Finding the Third Proportional to 92,214 and 201,185
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,214 and 201,185 is: 438,929.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,214 : 201,185 = 201,185 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,214/201,185 = 201,185/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,214x = 201,185 × 201,185 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,214x = 40,475,404,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,475,404,225/92,214 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 438,929.06
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