Finding the Third Proportional to 92,438 and 197,164
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,438 and 197,164 is: 420,537.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,438 : 197,164 = 197,164 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,438/197,164 = 197,164/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,438x = 197,164 × 197,164 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,438x = 38,873,642,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,873,642,896/92,438 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 420,537.47
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