Finding the Third Proportional to 92,340 and 202,257
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,340 and 202,257 is: 443,013.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,340 : 202,257 = 202,257 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,340/202,257 = 202,257/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,340x = 202,257 × 202,257 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,340x = 40,907,894,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,907,894,049/92,340 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 443,013.80
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