Finding the Third Proportional to 89,976 and 193,776
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Solution
The third proportional to 89,976 and 193,776 is: 417,323.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
89,976 : 193,776 = 193,776 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
89,976/193,776 = 193,776/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
89,976x = 193,776 × 193,776 - Step 4: Simplify right side
89,976x = 37,549,138,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,549,138,176/89,976 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 417,323.93
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