Finding the Third Proportional to 92,897.50 and 204,293.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,897.50 and 204,293.25 is: 449,266.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,897.50 : 204,293.25 = 204,293.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,897.50/204,293.25 = 204,293.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,897.50x = 204,293.25 × 204,293.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,897.50x = 41,735,731,995.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,735,731,995.56/92,897.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 449,266.47
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