Finding the Third Proportional to 92,844 and 199,656
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,844 and 199,656 is: 429,349.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,844 : 199,656 = 199,656 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,844/199,656 = 199,656/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,844x = 199,656 × 199,656 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,844x = 39,862,518,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,862,518,336/92,844 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 429,349.43
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