Finding the Third Proportional to 92,832 and 198,192
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,832 and 198,192 is: 423,130.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,832 : 198,192 = 198,192 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,832/198,192 = 198,192/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,832x = 198,192 × 198,192 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,832x = 39,280,068,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,280,068,864/92,832 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 423,130.70
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