Finding the Third Proportional to 92,336 and 198,464
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,336 and 198,464 is: 426,572.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,336 : 198,464 = 198,464 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,336/198,464 = 198,464/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,336x = 198,464 × 198,464 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,336x = 39,387,959,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,387,959,296/92,336 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 426,572.08
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