Finding the Third Proportional to 92,764 and 197,523
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,764 and 197,523 is: 420,587.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,764 : 197,523 = 197,523 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,764/197,523 = 197,523/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,764x = 197,523 × 197,523 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,764x = 39,015,335,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,015,335,529/92,764 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 420,587.03
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