Finding the Third Proportional to 92,935 and 197,857
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,935 and 197,857 is: 421,234.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,935 : 197,857 = 197,857 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,935/197,857 = 197,857/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,935x = 197,857 × 197,857 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,935x = 39,147,392,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,147,392,449/92,935 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 421,234.11
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