Finding the Third Proportional to 92,532 and 198,204
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,532 and 198,204 is: 424,553.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,532 : 198,204 = 198,204 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,532/198,204 = 198,204/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,532x = 198,204 × 198,204 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,532x = 39,284,825,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,284,825,616/92,532 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 424,553.94
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