Finding the Third Proportional to 92,622 and 199,644
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,622 and 199,644 is: 430,326.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,622 : 199,644 = 199,644 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,622/199,644 = 199,644/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,622x = 199,644 × 199,644 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,622x = 39,857,726,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,857,726,736/92,622 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 430,326.78
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