Finding the Third Proportional to 92,826 and 197,316
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,826 and 197,316 is: 419,425.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,826 : 197,316 = 197,316 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,826/197,316 = 197,316/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,826x = 197,316 × 197,316 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,826x = 38,933,603,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,933,603,856/92,826 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 419,425.63
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