Finding the Third Proportional to 92,492 and 199,015
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,492 and 199,015 is: 428,220.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,492 : 199,015 = 199,015 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,492/199,015 = 199,015/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,492x = 199,015 × 199,015 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,492x = 39,606,970,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,606,970,225/92,492 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 428,220.50
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