Finding the Third Proportional to 92,618 and 199,636
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,618 and 199,636 is: 430,310.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,618 : 199,636 = 199,636 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,618/199,636 = 199,636/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,618x = 199,636 × 199,636 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,618x = 39,854,532,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,854,532,496/92,618 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 430,310.87
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