Finding the Third Proportional to 92,721 and 202,938
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,721 and 202,938 is: 444,169.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,721 : 202,938 = 202,938 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,721/202,938 = 202,938/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,721x = 202,938 × 202,938 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,721x = 41,183,831,844 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,183,831,844/92,721 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 444,169.41
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