Finding the Third Proportional to 92,711 and 201,946
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,711 and 201,946 is: 439,885.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,711 : 201,946 = 201,946 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,711/201,946 = 201,946/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,711x = 201,946 × 201,946 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,711x = 40,782,186,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,782,186,916/92,711 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 439,885.09
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