Finding the Third Proportional to 92,783 and 202,414
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,783 and 202,414 is: 441,583.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,783 : 202,414 = 202,414 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,783/202,414 = 202,414/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,783x = 202,414 × 202,414 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,783x = 40,971,427,396 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,971,427,396/92,783 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 441,583.34
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