Finding the Third Proportional to 92,774 and 206,797
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,774 and 206,797 is: 460,958.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,774 : 206,797 = 206,797 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,774/206,797 = 206,797/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,774x = 206,797 × 206,797 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,774x = 42,764,999,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 42,764,999,209/92,774 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 460,958.88
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