Finding the Third Proportional to 92,664 and 201,960
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,664 and 201,960 is: 440,169.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,664 : 201,960 = 201,960 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,664/201,960 = 201,960/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,664x = 201,960 × 201,960 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,664x = 40,787,841,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,787,841,600/92,664 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 440,169.23
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