Finding the Third Proportional to 92,690 and 199,808
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,690 and 199,808 is: 430,717.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,690 : 199,808 = 199,808 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,690/199,808 = 199,808/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,690x = 199,808 × 199,808 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,690x = 39,923,236,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,923,236,864/92,690 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 430,717.84
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