Finding the Third Proportional to 92,476 and 199,520
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,476 and 199,520 is: 430,470.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,476 : 199,520 = 199,520 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,476/199,520 = 199,520/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,476x = 199,520 × 199,520 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,476x = 39,808,230,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,808,230,400/92,476 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 430,470.94
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