Finding the Third Proportional to 92,712 and 199,401
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,712 and 199,401 is: 428,863.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,712 : 199,401 = 199,401 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,712/199,401 = 199,401/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,712x = 199,401 × 199,401 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,712x = 39,760,758,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,760,758,801/92,712 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 428,863.13
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