Finding the Third Proportional to 92,528 and 198,174
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,528 and 198,174 is: 424,443.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,528 : 198,174 = 198,174 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,528/198,174 = 198,174/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,528x = 198,174 × 198,174 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,528x = 39,272,934,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,272,934,276/92,528 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 424,443.78
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