Finding the Third Proportional to 92,238 and 202,533
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,238 and 202,533 is: 444,714.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,238 : 202,533 = 202,533 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,238/202,533 = 202,533/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,238x = 202,533 × 202,533 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,238x = 41,019,616,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,019,616,089/92,238 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 444,714.93
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