Finding the Third Proportional to 92,403 and 198,609
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,403 and 198,609 is: 426,885.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,403 : 198,609 = 198,609 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,403/198,609 = 198,609/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,403x = 198,609 × 198,609 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,403x = 39,445,534,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,445,534,881/92,403 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 426,885.87
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