Finding the Third Proportional to 92,368 and 198,863
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,368 and 198,863 is: 428,140.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,368 : 198,863 = 198,863 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,368/198,863 = 198,863/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,368x = 198,863 × 198,863 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,368x = 39,546,492,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,546,492,769/92,368 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 428,140.62
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