Finding the Third Proportional to 92,716 and 198,560
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,716 and 198,560 is: 425,234.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,716 : 198,560 = 198,560 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,716/198,560 = 198,560/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,716x = 198,560 × 198,560 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,716x = 39,426,073,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,426,073,600/92,716 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 425,234.84
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