Finding the Third Proportional to 92,626 and 199,060
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,626 and 199,060 is: 427,794.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,626 : 199,060 = 199,060 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,626/199,060 = 199,060/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,626x = 199,060 × 199,060 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,626x = 39,624,883,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,624,883,600/92,626 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 427,794.39
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