Finding the Third Proportional to 92,952 and 197,892
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,952 and 197,892 is: 421,306.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,952 : 197,892 = 197,892 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,952/197,892 = 197,892/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,952x = 197,892 × 197,892 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,952x = 39,161,243,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,161,243,664/92,952 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 421,306.09
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