Finding the Third Proportional to 113,993 and 195,593
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Solution
The third proportional to 113,993 and 195,593 is: 335,605.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
113,993 : 195,593 = 195,593 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
113,993/195,593 = 195,593/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
113,993x = 195,593 × 195,593 - Step 4: Simplify right side
113,993x = 38,256,621,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,256,621,649/113,993 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 335,605.01
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