Finding the Third Proportional to 92,732 and 199,862
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,732 and 199,862 is: 430,755.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,732 : 199,862 = 199,862 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,732/199,862 = 199,862/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,732x = 199,862 × 199,862 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,732x = 39,944,819,044 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,944,819,044/92,732 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 430,755.50
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