Finding the Third Proportional to 92,686 and 202,362
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,686 and 202,362 is: 441,818.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,686 : 202,362 = 202,362 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,686/202,362 = 202,362/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,686x = 202,362 × 202,362 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,686x = 40,950,379,044 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,950,379,044/92,686 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 441,818.39
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