Finding the Third Proportional to 92,688 and 202,372
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,688 and 202,372 is: 441,852.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,688 : 202,372 = 202,372 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,688/202,372 = 202,372/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,688x = 202,372 × 202,372 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,688x = 40,954,426,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,954,426,384/92,688 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 441,852.52
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