Finding the Third Proportional to 92,582 and 198,285
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,582 and 198,285 is: 424,671.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,582 : 198,285 = 198,285 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,582/198,285 = 198,285/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,582x = 198,285 × 198,285 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,582x = 39,316,941,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,316,941,225/92,582 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 424,671.55
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