Finding the Third Proportional to 92,370 and 198,552
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,370 and 198,552 is: 426,793.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,370 : 198,552 = 198,552 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,370/198,552 = 198,552/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,370x = 198,552 × 198,552 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,370x = 39,422,896,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,422,896,704/92,370 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 426,793.30
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