Finding the Third Proportional to 92,569 and 191,702
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,569 and 191,702 is: 396,997.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,569 : 191,702 = 191,702 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,569/191,702 = 191,702/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,569x = 191,702 × 191,702 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,569x = 36,749,656,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 36,749,656,804/92,569 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 396,997.45
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