Finding the Third Proportional to 92,369 and 199,474
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,369 and 199,474 is: 430,770.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,369 : 199,474 = 199,474 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,369/199,474 = 199,474/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,369x = 199,474 × 199,474 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,369x = 39,789,876,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,789,876,676/92,369 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 430,770.89
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