Finding the Third Proportional to 92,580 and 199,182
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,580 and 199,182 is: 428,531.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,580 : 199,182 = 199,182 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,580/199,182 = 199,182/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,580x = 199,182 × 199,182 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,580x = 39,673,469,124 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,673,469,124/92,580 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 428,531.75
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