Finding the Third Proportional to 92,582 and 199,186
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,582 and 199,186 is: 428,539.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,582 : 199,186 = 199,186 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,582/199,186 = 199,186/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,582x = 199,186 × 199,186 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,582x = 39,675,062,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,675,062,596/92,582 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 428,539.70
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