Finding the Third Proportional to 92,396 and 199,564
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,396 and 199,564 is: 431,033.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,396 : 199,564 = 199,564 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,396/199,564 = 199,564/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,396x = 199,564 × 199,564 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,396x = 39,825,790,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,825,790,096/92,396 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 431,033.70
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