Finding the Third Proportional to 92,346 and 198,816
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,346 and 198,816 is: 428,040.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,346 : 198,816 = 198,816 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,346/198,816 = 198,816/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,346x = 198,816 × 198,816 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,346x = 39,527,801,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,527,801,856/92,346 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 428,040.22
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