Finding the Third Proportional to 92,512 and 196,850
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,512 and 196,850 is: 418,863.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,512 : 196,850 = 196,850 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,512/196,850 = 196,850/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,512x = 196,850 × 196,850 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,512x = 38,749,922,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,749,922,500/92,512 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 418,863.74
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