Finding the Third Proportional to 92,676 and 202,342
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,676 and 202,342 is: 441,778.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,676 : 202,342 = 202,342 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,676/202,342 = 202,342/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,676x = 202,342 × 202,342 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,676x = 40,942,284,964 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,942,284,964/92,676 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 441,778.72
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