Finding the Third Proportional to 92,392 and 199,536
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,392 and 199,536 is: 430,931.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,392 : 199,536 = 199,536 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,392/199,536 = 199,536/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,392x = 199,536 × 199,536 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,392x = 39,814,615,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,814,615,296/92,392 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 430,931.42
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