Finding the Third Proportional to 92,304 and 200,808
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,304 and 200,808 is: 436,859.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,304 : 200,808 = 200,808 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,304/200,808 = 200,808/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,304x = 200,808 × 200,808 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,304x = 40,323,852,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,323,852,864/92,304 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 436,859.21
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