Finding the Third Proportional to 92,433 and 199,112
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,433 and 199,112 is: 428,911.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,433 : 199,112 = 199,112 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,433/199,112 = 199,112/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,433x = 199,112 × 199,112 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,433x = 39,645,588,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,645,588,544/92,433 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 428,911.63
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