Finding the Third Proportional to 92,279 and 195,493
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,279 and 195,493 is: 414,151.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,279 : 195,493 = 195,493 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,279/195,493 = 195,493/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,279x = 195,493 × 195,493 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,279x = 38,217,513,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,217,513,049/92,279 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 414,151.79
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