Finding the Third Proportional to 92,488 and 202,098
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,488 and 202,098 is: 441,609.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,488 : 202,098 = 202,098 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,488/202,098 = 202,098/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,488x = 202,098 × 202,098 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,488x = 40,843,601,604 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,843,601,604/92,488 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 441,609.74
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