Finding the Third Proportional to 92,648 and 202,237.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,648 and 202,237.50 is: 441,455.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,648 : 202,237.50 = 202,237.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,648/202,237.50 = 202,237.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,648x = 202,237.50 × 202,237.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,648x = 40,900,006,406.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,900,006,406.25/92,648 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 441,455.90
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