Finding the Third Proportional to 92,772 and 206,793
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,772 and 206,793 is: 460,950.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,772 : 206,793 = 206,793 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,772/206,793 = 206,793/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,772x = 206,793 × 206,793 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,772x = 42,763,344,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 42,763,344,849/92,772 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 460,950.99
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