Finding the Third Proportional to 92,746.50 and 199,893
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,746.50 and 199,893 is: 430,821.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,746.50 : 199,893 = 199,893 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,746.50/199,893 = 199,893/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,746.50x = 199,893 × 199,893 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,746.50x = 39,957,211,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,957,211,449/92,746.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 430,821.77
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