Finding the Third Proportional to 92,388 and 199,548
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,388 and 199,548 is: 431,001.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,388 : 199,548 = 199,548 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,388/199,548 = 199,548/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,388x = 199,548 × 199,548 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,388x = 39,819,404,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,819,404,304/92,388 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 431,001.91
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