Finding the Third Proportional to 92,220 and 201,432
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,220 and 201,432 is: 439,978.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,220 : 201,432 = 201,432 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,220/201,432 = 201,432/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,220x = 201,432 × 201,432 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,220x = 40,574,850,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,574,850,624/92,220 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 439,978.86
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