Finding the Third Proportional to 89,931 and 193,713
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Solution
The third proportional to 89,931 and 193,713 is: 417,261.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
89,931 : 193,713 = 193,713 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
89,931/193,713 = 193,713/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
89,931x = 193,713 × 193,713 - Step 4: Simplify right side
89,931x = 37,524,726,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,524,726,369/89,931 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 417,261.30
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