Finding the Third Proportional to 92,544 and 205,792
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,544 and 205,792 is: 457,623.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,544 : 205,792 = 205,792 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,544/205,792 = 205,792/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,544x = 205,792 × 205,792 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,544x = 42,350,347,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 42,350,347,264/92,544 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 457,623.91
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