Finding the Third Proportional to 92,672 and 203,268
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,672 and 203,268 is: 445,850.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,672 : 203,268 = 203,268 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,672/203,268 = 203,268/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,672x = 203,268 × 203,268 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,672x = 41,317,879,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,317,879,824/92,672 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 445,850.74
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