Finding the Third Proportional to 92,892 and 197,772
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,892 and 197,772 is: 421,067.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,892 : 197,772 = 197,772 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,892/197,772 = 197,772/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,892x = 197,772 × 197,772 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,892x = 39,113,763,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,113,763,984/92,892 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 421,067.09
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