Finding the Third Proportional to 92,768 and 198,656
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,768 and 198,656 is: 425,407.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,768 : 198,656 = 198,656 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,768/198,656 = 198,656/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,768x = 198,656 × 198,656 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,768x = 39,464,206,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,464,206,336/92,768 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 425,407.54
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