Finding the Third Proportional to 92,896 and 197,780
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,896 and 197,780 is: 421,083.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,896 : 197,780 = 197,780 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,896/197,780 = 197,780/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,896x = 197,780 × 197,780 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,896x = 39,116,928,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,116,928,400/92,896 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 421,083.02
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