Finding the Third Proportional to 92,556 and 198,236
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,556 and 198,236 is: 424,580.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,556 : 198,236 = 198,236 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,556/198,236 = 198,236/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,556x = 198,236 × 198,236 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,556x = 39,297,511,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,297,511,696/92,556 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 424,580.92
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