Finding the Third Proportional to 92,314 and 198,668
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,314 and 198,668 is: 427,551.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,314 : 198,668 = 198,668 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,314/198,668 = 198,668/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,314x = 198,668 × 198,668 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,314x = 39,468,974,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,468,974,224/92,314 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 427,551.34
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