Finding the Third Proportional to 92,268 and 195,876
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,268 and 195,876 is: 415,825.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,268 : 195,876 = 195,876 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,268/195,876 = 195,876/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,268x = 195,876 × 195,876 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,268x = 38,367,407,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,367,407,376/92,268 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 415,825.72
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