Finding the Third Proportional to 92,784 and 206,817
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,784 and 206,817 is: 460,998.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,784 : 206,817 = 206,817 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,784/206,817 = 206,817/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,784x = 206,817 × 206,817 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,784x = 42,773,271,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 42,773,271,489/92,784 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 460,998.36
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