Finding the Third Proportional to 92,416 and 198,634
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,416 and 198,634 is: 426,933.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,416 : 198,634 = 198,634 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,416/198,634 = 198,634/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,416x = 198,634 × 198,634 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,416x = 39,455,465,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,455,465,956/92,416 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 426,933.28
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