Finding the Third Proportional to 92,972 and 203,224
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,972 and 203,224 is: 444,219.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,972 : 203,224 = 203,224 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,972/203,224 = 203,224/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,972x = 203,224 × 203,224 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,972x = 41,299,994,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,299,994,176/92,972 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 444,219.70
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