Finding the Third Proportional to 92,540 and 201,832
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,540 and 201,832 is: 440,200.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,540 : 201,832 = 201,832 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,540/201,832 = 201,832/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,540x = 201,832 × 201,832 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,540x = 40,736,156,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,736,156,224/92,540 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 440,200.52
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