Finding the Third Proportional to 92,292 and 200,784
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,292 and 200,784 is: 436,811.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,292 : 200,784 = 200,784 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,292/200,784 = 200,784/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,292x = 200,784 × 200,784 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,292x = 40,314,214,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,314,214,656/92,292 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 436,811.58
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