Finding the Third Proportional to 92,827 and 203,042
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,827 and 203,042 is: 444,117.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,827 : 203,042 = 203,042 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,827/203,042 = 203,042/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,827x = 203,042 × 203,042 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,827x = 41,226,053,764 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,226,053,764/92,827 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 444,117.05
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