Finding the Third Proportional to 89,424 and 193,368
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Solution
The third proportional to 89,424 and 193,368 is: 418,133.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
89,424 : 193,368 = 193,368 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
89,424/193,368 = 193,368/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
89,424x = 193,368 × 193,368 - Step 4: Simplify right side
89,424x = 37,391,183,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,391,183,424/89,424 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 418,133.65
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