Finding the Third Proportional to 92,297 and 217,314
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,297 and 217,314 is: 511,667.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,297 : 217,314 = 217,314 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,297/217,314 = 217,314/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,297x = 217,314 × 217,314 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,297x = 47,225,374,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 47,225,374,596/92,297 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 511,667.49
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