Finding the Third Proportional to 92,371 and 198,556
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,371 and 198,556 is: 426,805.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,371 : 198,556 = 198,556 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,371/198,556 = 198,556/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,371x = 198,556 × 198,556 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,371x = 39,424,485,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,424,485,136/92,371 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 426,805.87
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