Finding the Third Proportional to 92,450 and 199,150
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,450 and 199,150 is: 428,996.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,450 : 199,150 = 199,150 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,450/199,150 = 199,150/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,450x = 199,150 × 199,150 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,450x = 39,660,722,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,660,722,500/92,450 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 428,996.46
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