Finding the Third Proportional to 92,456 and 202,945
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,456 and 202,945 is: 445,473.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,456 : 202,945 = 202,945 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,456/202,945 = 202,945/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,456x = 202,945 × 202,945 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,456x = 41,186,673,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,186,673,025/92,456 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 445,473.23
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