Finding the Third Proportional to 92,304 and 198,648
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,304 and 198,648 is: 427,511.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,304 : 198,648 = 198,648 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,304/198,648 = 198,648/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,304x = 198,648 × 198,648 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,304x = 39,461,027,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,461,027,904/92,304 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 427,511.57
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