Finding the Third Proportional to 92,914 and 197,814
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,914 and 197,814 is: 421,146.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,914 : 197,814 = 197,814 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,914/197,814 = 197,814/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,914x = 197,814 × 197,814 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,914x = 39,130,378,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,130,378,596/92,914 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 421,146.21
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