Finding the Third Proportional to 92,920 and 204,596
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,920 and 204,596 is: 450,489.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,920 : 204,596 = 204,596 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,920/204,596 = 204,596/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,920x = 204,596 × 204,596 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,920x = 41,859,523,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,859,523,216/92,920 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 450,489.92
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