Finding the Third Proportional to 92,975 and 200,709
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,975 and 200,709 is: 433,278.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,975 : 200,709 = 200,709 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,975/200,709 = 200,709/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,975x = 200,709 × 200,709 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,975x = 40,284,102,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,284,102,681/92,975 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 433,278.87
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