Finding the Third Proportional to 92,886 and 196,812
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,886 and 196,812 is: 417,016.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,886 : 196,812 = 196,812 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,886/196,812 = 196,812/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,886x = 196,812 × 196,812 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,886x = 38,734,963,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,734,963,344/92,886 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 417,016.16
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